Alexander Volkanovski recently issued a bold prediction for the Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje fight.
What happened?
Volkanovski shared his thoughts in an interview with MMA Junkie, backing Topuria to win.
Why it matters for Alexander Volkanovski
Volkanovski has a history with Topuria, having lost the featherweight title to him at UFC 298 in February 2024.
What comes next?
The Topuria-Gaethje fight is set to take place at UFC White House on June 14.
Volkanovski noted that Justin Gaethje is an incredible fighter who has been at the top of the game for a long time.
He added that Gaethje will give Topuria problems, but ultimately thinks Topuria will win.
Topuria is coming off a first-round knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last June.
Gaethje is coming off a hard-earned unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 in January.
Volkanovski said: "I mean, guys like Justin Gaethje, you can never rule him out."
He also stated that Gaethje will be defensive and find the shots to explode.
Topuria recently shared his thoughts on the Gaethje fight, claiming he's looking forward to securing another statement finish.
He made it clear that he doesn't intend to show Gaethje any respect after their fight.
The event is part of the America250 celebrations, with an Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane interim heavyweight title fight in the co-main event spot.
Volkanovski's prediction is a significant one, given his history with Topuria.
The fight is expected to be a thrilling one, with both fighters looking to make a statement.
On June 14, fans will tune in to see if Volkanovski's prediction comes true.
The UFC White House event promises to be an exciting one, with several high-profile fights on the card.
Volkanovski's thoughts on the Topuria-Gaethje fight have added to the hype surrounding the event.
As the fight approaches, fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The result will have significant implications for the lightweight division.
For now, fans can only speculate about what will happen on June 14.
One thing is certain, however: the Topuria-Gaethje fight will be an unforgettable one.