Ilia Topuria previews fight vs Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, predicts first-round finish

UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria joins UFC Correspondent Megan Olivia for a sit-down interview ahead of his title defense against Justin Gaejthe at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. at the White House. (00:00) Ilia Topuria on taking time off & moving too Miami (01:03) Was he interested in UFC Freedom 250 from the jump? (01:49) His thoughts on Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaejthe recent fight (02:50) Fighting someone with a style like Justin Gaethje (03:25) How long he sees this fight going: 1 round (03:57) Being unique & handling pressure different than others (04:33) Spending time with Gaetjhe during promotion of fight (05:10) Experience of visiting White House, Washington, D.C. & meeting the President of the United States of America (06:10) Could he have ever envisioned an opportunity like UFC Freedom 250? (06:35) Has he ever had a fight outside before & how will his training prepare him (07:35) What he thinks of new UFC Freedom 250 champion belt (07:51) Shares what is has been like with support from fans, team, & family (09:27) Most important person who could be at the fight for him (09:50) Where he feels we could see evolution in his fighting (10:32) Talks potential of moving up to 170 pound weight class (11:32) Training with Plinio Cruz in NYC & inspiration of Alex Pereira Stream every fight free with your P+ subscription SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: WATCH Paramount Plus: FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - Instagram - X - #ufc #ufcfreedom250 #freedom250 #iliatopuria #justingaethje #whitehouse #washingtondc