Diego Lopes backs Justin Gaethje to upset Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Diego Lopes expressed his belief that Justin Gaethje can upset Ilia Topuria in their upcoming lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Lopes noted that while Topuria is favored significantly, he believes Gaethje's knockout power gives him a strong chance. Lopes remarked that Topuria has not faced a knockout artist of Gaethje's caliber, despite Topuria's recent successes over notable fighters. The event will take place on the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., and features seven fights, including a co-main event for the interim heavyweight title.
- •Gaethje and Topuria headline UFC Freedom 250 on June 14.
- •Lopes claims Gaethje's power is a against Topuria.
- •Topuria enters as a strong favorite at over 5-to-1 odds.
- •Event features a total of seven fights, including an interim heavyweight title bout.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Lopes details why he is backing Justin Gaethje to beat Ilia Topuria
"Diego Lopes believes we might see a massive upset in the UFC Freedom 250 main event—and he is willing to explain why.
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