Islam Makhachev, the current UFC lightweight champion, shared his insights on the anticipated main event featuring Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Despite the hype surrounding the fight, Makhachev emphasized that he is not underestimating Gaethje, referring to him as an 'old warhorse' with significant experience. However, he leans towards Topuria winning, expressing confidence that the fight will be action-packed and likely not go the distance. Makhachev acknowledged the ongoing discussions about a potential matchup with Topuria, but noted that the fight is unlikely to happen soon due to various factors. Meanwhile, Topuria has indicated interest in fighting Arman Tsarukyan next. Makhachev is expected to defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in August, marking his next appearance in the octagon.