(English) Ilia Topuria INTERVIEW — BRUTAL WARNING to JUSTIN GAETHJE | UFC 250 FREEDOM WHITE HOUSE

Ilia Topuria, UFC champion, sits down for this exclusive interview from Miami, where he is putting the final touches on his preparation for what could be the biggest event in combat sports history: UFC 250 Freedom at the White House in Washington D.C. Ilia speaks candidly about interim champion Justin Gaethje, sending a clear message: no one Gaethje has ever faced compares to what is coming. He breaks down Gaethje's chaotic striking, acknowledges the danger he brings, and promises to counter that chaos with precision and calm. He also shares his double prediction: a win inside the octagon and a win for Spain at the World Cup. And he reveals details of the pre-fight tour of the White House — a moment he admits feels almost surreal. On top of that, Ilia opens up about his new HBO documentary series: the brutal weight cuts, intimate family moments, the essential role his brother plays in his life, and the story of his son Hugo, who ends up stealing the entire show. A must-watch interview to understand who Ilia Topuria really is beyond the octagon. ⏱ Chapters below 🥊 UFC 250 Freedom | White House, Washington D.C. 00:00 Introduction and training camp in Miami 00:30 The biggest event in UFC history 01:53 Breaking down Justin Gaethje 02:43 Predictions: UFC fight and Spain's World Cup 03:39 The HBO documentary series 05:34 Hugo: the star of the show 06:25 His brother: personal and professional cornerstone 08:15 Season 2? The road to the White House 09:32 The hardest and best moment of filming 5 questions answered in this interview 1. How does Ilia Topuria feel about fighting at the White House? Excited and grateful. He sees it as a once-in-a-lifetime event, likely the biggest not just in UFC history but in all of sports. 2. What does he think of Justin Gaethje? He respects him and acknowledges his dangerous, chaotic striking, but insists Gaethje has never faced anyone like him and that he will bring calm to that chaos. 3. What was it like filming the HBO documentary? Tough and emotionally intense. Watching himself during brutal weight cuts and private family moments triggered nostalgia, surprise, and even sadness. 4. What role does his brother play in his life? A fundamental one, both personally and professionally. They have built everything together and Ilia is extremely proud of that shared journey. 5. Will there be a second season of the series? He leaves it open. The first season ends with the White House announcement and he neither confirms nor rules out continuing. #IliaTopuria #Topuria #UFC #UFCWhiteHouse #TopuriaGaethje #UFCDocumentary #MMA