UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has stated that he considers Alex Pereira the greatest of all time during the UFC Freedom 250 pre-fight press conference.
Topuria is set to clash with Justin Gaethje in the White House headliner to unify the 155-pound titles. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane in the co-main event for the interim heavyweight championship. In recent weeks, Topuria and Pereira have developed a friendly relationship.
The Georgian-Spaniard had made headlines at an earlier press conference when he took a stand for Pereira after Josh Hokit fired insults at the Brazilian.
During the presser, Topuria was asked if ‘Poatan’ will become the GOAT of MMA if he becomes a three-weight champion this weekend. ‘El Matador’ replied:
“It doesn’t matter what’s going to happen on Sunday, to me he’s the GOAT.”
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Ilia Topuria explains why he shoved Justin Gaethje during fiery UFC Freedom 250 face-off
After a constant back-and-forth of verbal exchanges with Justin Gaethje at the presser, Topuria shoved ‘The Highlight’ when the two faced off at the end. Speaking to Megan Olivi about the incident, the 29-year-old stated:
“I just told him don’t come closer, and he told me ‘what you’re gonna punch me?’ And I was like yeah.”
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The bout will mark Topuria’s first defence of the lightweight throne. Meanwhile, Gaethje is nearing the end of his career and could be facing his final opportunity to capture undisputed 155-pound gold.
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