SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM
JUSTIN GAETHJE LIGHTWEIGHT
20 WIN •
2 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
20 WIN
2 LOSS
- KO
"He knows that size matters" - UFC veteran weighs in on Justin Gaethje's idea that Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight A UFC veteran has pushed back on the idea that Ilia Topuria will simply return to featherweight because lightweight is too big for him.
SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"His body was too compromised" - Justin Gaethje pushes back on narratives that Ilia Topuria quit at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje does not believe Ilia Topuria quit during their UFC Freedom 250 lightweight title fight, even though he earned a TKO victory...
SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"They have not contacted me one time" - Justin Gaethje reveals where things stand as he considers retirement or a potential Arman Tsarukyan fight Justin Gaethje remains uncertain about his next move despite holding the UFC lightweight championship.
SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
UFC champion Justin Gaethje remains uncertain he'll fight again after stellar 2026 Despite winning the title, Justin Gaethje isn't ruling out retirement
SEPTEMBER 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Justin Gaethje Ends Ilia Topuria Rematch Talk With Cold UFC Truth Is Justin Gaethje right?
SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM
Justin Gaethje Reveals Who He Will Fight Next in UFC Title Defense UFC fans would be excited to see this one.
SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM
"I don't think he'll ever be champion" - Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria is undersized for lightweight Justin Gaethje does not doubt that Ilia Topuria is as skilled as they come. However, he believes 'El Matador' is undersized for lightweight...
SEPTEMBER 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Five Fights to Make After UFC 331 | Deadspin.com From Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape to Arman Tsarukyan vs. Justin Gaethje, here are five fights to make after UFC 331.
SEPTEMBER 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
"Paddy is a conundrum" - Justin Gaethje reveals why Paddy Pimblett could cause problems for Ilia Topuria in potential clash Justin Gaethje sees plenty of intrigue in a potential Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett matchup, having shared the cage with both fighters.
SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Natural gifts" - UFC commentator Jon Anik shoots down Ilia Topuria's allegations on Justin Gaethje Longtime UFC commentator Jon Anik is not giving much credence to Ilia Topuria's serious accusations against Justin Gaethje regarding their U...
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Dana White completely oblivious to Ilia Topuria's serious UFC Freedom 250 glove allegations Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria made a serious allegation about Justin Gaethje’s gloves from UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Totally within regulations" - UFC White House regulator shuts down Ilia Topuria's loaded gloves claim about Justin Gaethje One of the regulators from the UFC Freedom 250 event dismissed a major claim by Ilia Topuria after the latter’s loss at the grand show.
SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"People don't believe that" - Justin Gaethje reacts to Ilia Topuria accusing him of cheating at UFC Freedom 250 Justin Gaethje recently responded to Ilia Topuria accusing him of cheating in their fight.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"F**k you still stands" - Ilia Topuria sends stern warning to Justin Gaethje's manager for mentioning his son It appears Ilia Topuria has been medically cleared to continue fighting, and 'El Matador' has now stormed back onto social media, accusing Justin Gaethje of foul play.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Salahdine Parnasse wants a piece of Ilia Topuria after 'El Matador's' jibe at Justin Gaethje Ilia Topuria seems ready for his next fight, and while ‘El Matador’ made some serious allegations against Justin Gaethje, another dangerous lightweight is interested in the clash.
SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Ilia Topuria drops explosive accusation against Justin Gaethje, reveals he's cleared to fight Ilia Topuria goes nuclear on Justin Gaethje while announcing his comeback
SEPTEMBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Ilia Topuria Reportedly Nearing UFC Return in Major Next Fight Update Former two-division UFC titleholder Ilia Topuria is reportedly nearing a return following a devastating loss to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM
"He is a punching bag" - Nate Diaz unloads on Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje loss and claims UFC built him up too early Nate Diaz used Ilia Topuria's first professional loss against Justin Gaethje as ammunition in a fresh attack against the Georgian-Spaniard.
SEPTEMBER 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Love to smash his head in" - Paddy Pimblett responds to Ilia Topuria fight rumors and potential date for next bout Ilia Topuria’s next fight is a major talking point for the MMA world after ‘El Matador’s’ terrible loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
SEPTEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"What now?" - Ilia Topuria gets brutally honest about feeling empty after past world title win It appears Ilia Topuria had plenty of time to reflect while recovering from injuries he incurred during his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Salahdine Parnasse Lived Up to the Hype in Historic UFC Debut | Deadspin.com Salahdine Parnasse made the most of his rare UFC main event debut, stopping Dan Hooker and drawing comparisons to Justin Gaethje.
SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM
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