MMA math! Justin Gaethje avenged losses to Holloway, Oliveira by smashing Ilia Topuria, sets sights on Conor McGregor
Newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje was knocked out by Max Holloway and submitted by Charles Oliveira, so that would give either combatant a strong argument for a shot at Gaethje’s 155-pound title. Or not. According to “The Highlight,” defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House already avenged those losses, since “El Matador” finished both […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje defended his title by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, avenging his losses to Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. Gaethje, who has always had a challenger to defeat, now finds himself in a unique position as the reigning champion. Instead of targeting a specific opponent, Gaethje is focused on retaining his title, knowing that the best fighters in the world are vying for his belt.
The list of top contenders does not include Conor McGregor, but Gaethje is confident that defeating Topuria has justified his challenge to the "Notorious" fighter. McGregor, however, will be sidelined until 2027 following a knee injury at UFC 329.
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