Topuria explains the unusual way he devised his strategy to beat Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca.

Ilia Topuria celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Ilia Topuria He and his team adopt a rather curious approach to strategizing. climbed for the main fight of UFC White House, scheduled for June 14, the Spaniard faces Justin gaethje In a duel for the lightweight title (up to 70,3kg), and to increase his chances of victory, he decided to structure his plan from his opponent's perspective.

In an interview with Vic Blends, Topuria explained that as soon as the fight was confirmed, he and his team began studying the matchup as if they were in Gaethje's corner.

“As soon as we had confirmation that we were going to fight Justin, the first thing I would do with my team would be to sit in front of the screen and dive in as if we were Justin’s team,” he said. Ilia Topuria.

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According to Topuria, the idea was to analyze his own fights from the perspective of his rival, build an ideal strategy for the American, and from that, develop the game plan he intends to use in the fight.

“Like, we have to advise Justin on how he should fight Ilia, and we start watching my fights, from Justin's team's perspective. We strategize for Justin, and based on Justin's strategy, we build our own strategy,” the Spaniard concluded.

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UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes