Ilia Topuria expressed surprise that people are diminishing Justin Gaethje's accomplishments ahead of their fight. The Georgian champion believes his opponent is being significantly underestimated by fans and media. Despite defending Gaethje's credentials, Topuria maintained his prediction of a first-round knockout. He stated that analyzing Gaethje's fighting style leads him to believe he will finish him early. Topuria emphasized that Gaethje has achieved much in his career and should not be dismissed.
