Media Gaethje predicts knockout over Topuria @ Whitehouse

[hbombbisping]

He's going kick Ilia in the head again isn't he? Justin has won 9 fights in the UFC where he was the dog. Underestimate him and Wittman at your own peril.

Justin Gaethje will delay retirement with knockout win over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House

‘I know the power I possess.’

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MMA Uncensored ™️ on Instagram: "Justin Gaethje believes he can knock out Ilia Topuria: “I can absolutely knock Ilia Topuria out on the White House lawn.” 🏆👊"

1,219 likes, 94 comments - mmauncensored__ on February 6, 2026: "Justin Gaethje believes he can knock out Ilia Topuria: “I can absolutely knock Ilia Topuria out on the White House lawn.” 🏆👊".

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[Chama]

Well, if he pokes his eyes early he may have a chance..

 

[STAY GOLD]

Topuria KO’s Gaethje in 2 rounds.

 

[Steve Fox]

It would be insane if Gaethje became a champion on his way out.

 

[El Casualito]

He needs to bring back the lowkicks

 

[RockyLockridge]

Topuria KO’s Gaethje in 2 rounds.

yeah. Sad. But yeah

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Well good luck with that.

 

[Elvis.]

Became of the venue and the level of opposition it would be one of the biggest wins in mma history

 

[Natural Order]

First round KO for Topuria so long as he's regained his mental focus from the recent breakup/family stuff. We'll see how much that played on his motivation.

Stylistically, he's the perfect guy to expose all the massive holes in Justin's punching technique.

 

[Kwic]

Well, if he pokes his eyes early he may have a chance..

I hope half of the fights on the card end with eyepoke doctor stoppage and busted balls stoppage.
Would serve the UFC right

 

[Nobru]

Justin is a dog. I dont think he wins it, but Id give him a fair 30 to 35% chance.

 

[Blastbeat]

It would be insane if Gaethje became a champion on his way out.

We didn't think Glover could do it being older, and he did.
I think Topuria is rightly the favorite but I will never count Gaethje out

 

[wh4tttt]

Odds are high Ilia's gonna set Justin up. Right into a power shot that dusts him.

Would love to see a smarter Justin smash his legs and pull off the win. All the wars and mileage are stacking up quick on Gaethje.

Odds swing his way if he runs the jones/gane playbook early.

 

[jikjik]

He is delusional. Ilia is too fast for him.

 

[linvillegorge]

I mean, what do you expect him to say? We've all seen him fight. Yeah, he's gonna go for the KO. That's who he is. That's why we love watching him fight. You know what you're signing up for with a Gaethje fight.

 

[MMAFanCal]

Yeah, keep dreaming. He got kncoked unconscious by someone whom Tipuria knocked out (who had never been knocked out).

 

[Last Falconry]

I will not be placing any money on this outcome

 

[hbombbisping]

He is delusional. Ilia is too fast for hin.

His hands are but Justin is a kickboxer and has more ways to win.

He has the great equalizer which is kicks. One good leg kick and Topuria's mobility is gone. One good head kick and it's lights out, we've seen Toppy eat one and Justin give them. Justin also has great uppercuts which are sneaky. Lots of ways to end Topurias's night and Ilia eats a lot of shots. Any big fight with Justin is a pick em.

 

[whocares]

Once this White House Card flops, there will be no more runway to pretend Paramount didn't just buy the farm for a glorified Contender Series product. Kinda like ESPN+ did. But at least they served up some stacked cards still.

 

[b00tysweat]

JG has a real path to victory

I'm not betting it. Lots of question marks for Ilia at 155 still (Herbert head kick comes to mind)