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Justin Gaethje Calls Ilia Topuria a “Beautiful Challenge,” Admits He’d Be Scared

The #4-ranked contender (26-5) described the dangers in a potential fight with the undisputed lightweight champion (17-0), saying it would require clean discipline: “not making mistakes” and “not walking into his right hand.” Gaethje praised Topuria’s offense, calling his “two-three” combo “one of the best” he’s seen. “It’s a beautiful challenge,” Gaethje said, admitting, “I love how scared I’ll be.”