Justin Gaethje Opens Door to Ilia Topuria Rematch After Spaniard’s Explosive Cheating Claims
Justin Gaethje is now open to facing Ilia Topuria again after previously rejecting a second meeting with the Spaniard for UFC gold.
Three months after his UFC Freedom 250 defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria has accused the American fighter of tampering with his gloves during their June 14 bout. Topuria, who suffered severe injuries, including two broken orbital bones and a shattered septum, suggested that Gaethje may have put something "weird" on his gloves.
Gaethje, however, dismissed the accusation, stating that it was "a lame excuse" and that Topuria needed to beat a top contender before getting another shot at the belt. The lightweight title picture remains open, and Topuria's return could bring a major twist to the division.
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