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Ilia Topuria previews UFC Freedom 250, Islam Makhachev and more | ESPN MMA
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Ilia Topuria previews UFC Freedom 250, Islam Makhachev and more | ESPN MMA
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May 5, 202622:50182.5K views
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ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto sits down with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria in New York City to preview his upcoming title fight vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
0:00 Being in NYC the first time
2:14 Becoming a double champ
3:08 Reflecting on the last two years
4:37 Challenges behind the scenes?
7:08 Paddy vs. Justin
11:37 Expectations vs. Gaethje
12:19 The original plan
16:18 Pre-fight celebration plans
17:56 Islam Makhachev
20:01 Fighting at the White House
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