Topuria surprised people underestimate Gaethje, predicts first-round KO

Ilia Topuria expressed surprise that people are diminishing Justin Gaethje's accomplishments ahead of their bout. The Georgian champion recalled how people said he was too small when moving up to lightweight and predicted he would be knocked out, but he then knocked out Charles Oliveira. Topuria noted that now with the Gaethje fight announcement, some act as if Gaethje has accomplished nothing and is being underestimated. Despite defending Gaethje's credentials, Topuria reiterated his prediction that he will knock out Gaethje in the first round based on his analysis of Gaethje's fighting style.