Ilia Topuria names Justin Gaethje as one of his favorite fighters to watch

Ilia Topuria has stated that Justin Gaethje is one of his favorite fighters whose bouts he enjoys watching. The featherweight champion praised Gaethje's fighting style and entertainment value. The post emphasizes that Gaethje never has boring fights, referring to him as "The Highlight." This represents a rare public compliment from the typically outspoken champion. No specific context was given for why Topuria chose to make this statement at this time.