UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is preparing for a significant celebration dinner in Washington D.C. the night before his title bout against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom Fights 250 on June 14. With an undefeated record of 17-0, Topuria is heavily favored to defeat Gaethje, who holds a record of 27-5. Topuria expressed excitement about the support he anticipates from fans and stated, 'We are going to celebrate before the fight.' He has previously hosted a smaller gathering before his fight against Charles Oliveira last June. Topuria is confident in his abilities, predicting a first-round finish against Gaethje and noting that the conversation among fans is less about who will win and more about how quickly he will secure the victory. Despite his confidence, Topuria respects Gaethje, calling him one of his favorite fighters to watch. He also aims to transition to the welterweight division in the future to pursue a third championship title, a feat yet to be accomplished in the UFC.