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Ilia Topuria previews UFC Freedom 250, Islam Makhachev and more | ESPN MMA
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Ilia Topuria previews UFC Freedom 250, Islam Makhachev and more | ESPN MMA
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ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto sits down with UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria in New York City to preview his upcoming title fight vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
0:00 Being in NYC the first time
2:14 Becoming a double champ
3:08 Reflecting on the last two years
4:37 Challenges behind the scenes?
7:08 Paddy vs. Justin
11:37 Expectations vs. Gaethje
12:19 The original plan
16:18 Pre-fight celebration plans
17:56 Islam Makhachev
20:01 Fighting at the White House
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"Ilia Topuria previews UFC Freedom 250, Islam Makhachev and more | ESPN MMA" is a combat video from ESPN MMA published on May 5, 2026. Runtime 22 minutes · 149,752 views. This clip features Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje. Pulled during ufc freedom 250. Topics: ufc lightweight. Spot Sports collects Combat highlight videos, podcast episodes, and live coverage from across the web so every conversation about Islam Makhachev stays in one feed. Follow Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje on Spot Sports to get the next highlight, postgame analysis, and podcast appearance pushed to your home feed. If you want to watch Combat live, Spot Sports' watch-cost calculator maps your zip code to the cheapest legal way to stream every game without paying for tiers you don't need.
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