Ilia Topuria vows to show no respect to Justin Gaethje after potential UFC victory at the White House.

Topuria celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Ilia Topuria does not intend to show any respect for Justin gaethjeregardless of the outcome of UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14), in Washington DC The Georgian naturalized Spaniard faces the American in the main fight of the event, in a dispute valid for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) and, unlike what usually happens in his fights, he has already made it clear that he does not intend to even greet his rival.

In an interview with the 'Kairouz Bros' page, Topuria revealed that he has long harbored the desire to knock out Gaethje. The fighter also indicated that, this time, there will be no sportsmanship at the end of the fight, reinforcing that he does not intend to show respect to his opponent after the bout.

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“I always wanted to knock him out. After knocking him out, I would shake his hand and show him respect, but this time it won’t be like that. I’m not going to show him any respect,” declared the two-time champion.

The rivalry between the two gained even more momentum last week after Gaethje provoked Topuria by publicly commenting on the champion's recent divorce. Since then, the exchanges of barbs have intensified and contributed to raising expectations surrounding the duel.

Undefeated in professional MMA, the Spaniard is going through the best moment of his career and arrives riding high on impressive victories over... Alexander Volkanovsky, Max Holloway e Charles of the BronxOn the other side, the American remains one of the most dangerous names in the division, known for his aggressive style and knockout power. With the increasingly hostile atmosphere between the two fighters, the unification bout has all the ingredients to be one of the main fights of the year.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

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

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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