“Ilia could have TKO’d him" - UFC Hall of Famer breaks down the case for Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria rematch
Ilia Topuria says he will have Justin Gaethje’s gloves checked before a rematch after accusing him of glove manipulation.
- Ilia Topuria posted a message to Justin Gaethje and Ali Abdelaziz on Wednesday, challenging the lightweight champion following their bout at UFC Freedom 250, where Topuria lost his belt.
- Gaethje defeated Topuria in the main event of UFC Freedom 250, inflicting significant facial damage that forced Topuria to break both orbital bones before his corner stopped the fight.
- Topuria accused the champion of glove manipulation during the fight, writing: "Next time I'll make sure they check Justin's gloves so he doesn't put anything weird on them."
- With final medical tests complete, Topuria is set to return in the coming months; the UFC is evaluating whether to book a rematch between the fighters.
- Addressing his critics, Topuria wrote: "To all the clowns who've been talking s--t and counting me out this whole time, here I am." He also insulted Gaethje and Ali Abdelaziz.
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Justin Gaethje shattered the American dream of Ilia Topuria. He inflicted the first defeat of the Hispano-Georgian by leaving him blind and winning the belt. Three months later, El Matador has pronounced himself on social networks with everything. Confirms his return, charges his critics and points to the theory as to whether Gaethje's gloves were hiding ... Continue reading "Topuria confirms his return and points to Gaethje: "Next time I will m…
Ilia Topuria Sends Stern Warning to Justin Gaethje & His Manager
UFC star Ilia Topuria sent a stern warning to UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje and his manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Topuria is set to return in the coming months after taking a beating from Gaethje in the main event of UFC Freedom 250, a fight in which he lost his belt in an upset. With Topuria […]
Ilia Topuria's return to the octagon may be getting closer to happening. Through her social networks, the Georgian fighter posted a message
On his social networks, the former champion announced that he is recovering from injury and provoked the opponents. "See you soon," he said.
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