Ilia Topuria can be the last man to make the walk out during June’s one-of-a-kind event.
The White House card wasn’t what Donald Trump expected it to be, however the long-time UFC fan seemed completely satisfied with the line-up for the event.
One concern that has been raised is that, with many seeing Justin Gaethje as an enormous underdog against Topuria, the night may not end with an American fighter being successful.
‘El Matador’ recently sent a message to the person that has made this event possible while he prepares to defend his lightweight title on the White House lawn.
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Ilia Topuria tells Donald Trump to not look away or he’ll miss him stopping Justin Gaethje
Ilia Topuria knocking out Justin Gaethje can be one more statement performance from the undefeated superstar following his incredible recent run.
His last three outings contained in the Octagon have seen him finish a few of the most beloved UFC fighters of all time in Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski.
‘El Matador’ believes that it won’t take him long to do the identical to unify the lightweight belts on June 14, as evident in his recent message to Donald Trump.
“Don’t blink or start fixing your hair,” Topuria joked in an interview with Marca. “Since it’s going to be over quickly.”
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The 29-year-old has at all times been massively self-confident and has already modified his Instagram bio to say that he’s 18-0 months before the fight has taken place.
That being said, in the identical interview, Topuria did say that folks are forgetting how tough and experienced Gaethje is.
Nonetheless, the 155-pound titleholder still believes that their styles will make for an early automobile crash that his opponent won’t find a way to survive.
“Based on his fighting style, how he comes out in every fight, I see it ending quickly, truthfully,” he added. “I see it just like the Charles Oliveira fight. Because I don’t see him as someone who’s going to trade after which back up, or fight while moving backward.
“I feel he’s the form of guy who offers a fight. And whenever you do this, I feel you’re making a mistake. Especially whenever you’re fighting someone like me, who has a lot technique.”
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