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Ilia Topuria Accuses Justin Gaethje of Cheating, Announces Update on UFC Return
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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The fighter assures that he has already completed the final medical tests, responds to those who questioned his future and warns his constrictor.
The 'Matador' has spoken out for the first time on social media following his tough fight against Gaethje.
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