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Image credit: Getty Images. Paul Battisonin kirjoittama. – Mikä se on? BBC Sports Reporter. 22026 hours prior. While US President Donald Trump and the UFC gear up for a lavish Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, one man stands ready to ruin the festivities. In a historic White House event marking 70 years of American independence, it is Ilia Topuria – a Spaniard born in Germany to Georgian parents – who could have the final say. In the main event in Washington DC, Topuria puts his lightweight title on the line against American interim champion Justin Gaethje. Undefeated in his first 15 professional fights and widely regarded as one of the most explosive finishers in the UFC, Topuria is the heavy favourite to defeat the hometown hero Gaethje and throw a dampener on the American party. A former featherweight champion, the 28-year-old could become the first fighter in UFC history to defend titles in two weight classes while remaining undefeated. “It’s very emotional and exciting to be a part of all this.” “I’ve always said that if you know where you come from and you know where you’re headed, you’ll be able to achieve great things,” Topuria remarked. Pereira finishes his heavyweight transformation in a historic bid. 26 hours ago. Topuria pushes Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

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