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Ilia Topuria is still barred from full training after how bad the Justin Gaethje beating was

Ilia Topuria is still following recovery protocols after what happened in his first UFC loss. The former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion is plotting his redemption in 2027, having had his reign at 155 pounds ended in devastating fashion.

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Ilia Topuria's Wish for Justin Gaethje UFC Rematch Gets Unceremonious Shutdown

Former UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria is continuing to call for a rematch with UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje, but to no avail. Topuria recently took to social media to ask his followers who they'd rather see him fight when he returns to the Octagon: Gaethje, or Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 8

Gaethje's Manager Shoots Down Topuria Rematch

Justin Gaethje will not grant Ilia Topuria a rematch after their June lightweight title fight, according to the champion's manager Ali Abdelaziz. Gaethje captured the UFC lightweight strap from Topuria in a punishing bout on the White House lawn, forcing Topuria's corner to halt the contest after four rounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Ilia Topuria admits he was contemplating retirement before Justin Gaethje loss at the White House

Ilia Topuria has spoken about feeling complacent before suffering his first defeat. Topuria was ranked as the most marketable combat sports athlete of 2026 following his quick rise to the very top of mixed martial arts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Ilia Topuria tags Dana White after almost one million fans pick between Gaethje and Pimblett fights

The fans have spoken, and Ilia Topuria wants the UFC president to know about it. ‘El Matador’ is on the comeback trail a few months on from his brutal loss to Justin Gaethje in the UFC Freedom 250 main event at the White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 6

Topuria Calls Gaethje A Nobody After UFC White House Loss

Ilia Topuria dismissed Justin Gaethje as a "nobody" with zero say in matchmaking despite losing to the lightweight champion at UFC White House earlier this year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 6

'Worst Day of My Career': Ilia Topuria Reflects on the Mental Impact of His Loss to Justin Gaethje

For Ilia Topuria, the loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House five months ago proved devastating in many ways. Alongside the physical trauma, such as broken orbital bones, fractured nose, and a foot, ‘El Matador’ disclosed having a rough time dealing with the psychological aspect of the defeat.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 6

Topuria On First Career Loss After Gaethje Defeat

Ilia Topuria says losing his UFC lightweight title to Justin Gaethje five months ago was the worst moment of his fighting life. The former featherweight champion dropped his 155-pound debut in June at UFC's White House event, suffering the first defeat of his MMA career on the South Lawn in front of millions.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Topuria Calls Out Pimblett After Gaethje Upset

Ilia Topuria says he plans to return in April against Paddy Pimblett, five months after Justin Gaethje stopped him in the fourth round to take his lightweight title at UFC White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

White Awaits Gaethje Decision On Volkanovski Fight

The UFC is waiting on Justin Gaethje to commit to his next move, with a champion-versus-champion clash against Alexander Volkanovski possible if the lightweight titleholder opts to continue.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Gaethje Must Decide Between Golf And UFC

Justin Gaethje has spent five months away from the octagon since winning the UFC lightweight title, and Dana White says the champion now faces a choice between fighting and golf.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Topuria Teases Comeback After Gaethje Loss

Ilia Topuria has signaled his return to competition months after suffering the first defeat of his career. The former dual-division champion posted photos from the Didgori Battle Memorial in Georgia with a message hinting at his comeback plans.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Ilia Topuria Confirms UFC Return Five Months After First Loss to Justin Gaethje

Ilia Topuria’s long-awaited return to the Octagon has finally been set in motion. The former two-division champion hasn’t graced the Octagon since suffering the first defeat against Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14, 2026.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Topuria Confirms Return After Gaethje Loss

Ilia Topuria expects to return to the cage in early 2027 after suffering the first loss of his professional career to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House this past June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated protégé says he’d beat Justin Gaethje today after winning title at 21

Ansar Khamzaev believes he’s the best in the world following his LFA title win. Paddy Pimblett is hoping to get a second shot at Justin Gaethje before the current UFC lightweight champion hangs up the gloves.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

How Paddy Pimblett will beat Justin Gaethje if he gets a second chance against him

‘The Baddy’ already has a plan for exacting revenge on Justin Gaethje. Paddy Pimblett is finishing 2026 in a strong position, despite suffering his first loss inside the UFC Octagon this past January.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 30

UFC Legend Rips Potential Justin Gaethje vs. Alexander Volkanovski Mega Fight

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev has recently said he is content with sitting out until after Ramadan, during which Carlos Prates will fight Michael Morales for the interim title at UFC 336 in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, Jan.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 30

Watch Justin Gaethje’s hilarious interaction with Paddy Pimblett fan on golf course: ‘I dog walked him’

Justin Gaethje was quick to remind one ‘casual’ fan of what he did to Paddy Pimblett when the pair fought. While filming a golf video with Barstool Sports, Gaethje encountered a blogger who has limited knowledge of the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29

Paddy Pimblett reveals injury delay when prioritizing Justin Gaethje rematch over Ilia Topuria feud

Paddy Pimblett can’t fully train because he is taking time to attend to injuries. Earlier this month, Pimblett said he’ll likely return in 2027 and will look to begin a training camp after getting to enjoy the Christmas period.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 29

UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski Proposes Alternative to Justin Gaethje Fight

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski is still figuring out what his next logical step is following a successful title defense this past Saturday at UFC 333 against Movsar Evloev.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 29

Robert Whittaker picks Alexander Volkanovski to beat Justin Gaethje in potential fight

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants another crack at winning the lightweight title. “The Great” has proposed a mega-fight against lightweight champ Justin Gaethje and UFC CEO Dana White is open to the idea.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Alexander Volkanovski Makes Bold Offer to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Depending on Justin Gaethje’s Future

Three years after twice attempting to dethrone Islam Makhachev as the reigning featherweight champion and failing, Alexander Volkanovski now appears ready to make another bid for double-championship glory.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 28

Michael Bisping doesn't want to see Alexander Volkanovski fight Justin Gaethje

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to face lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje in a retirement fight next. UFC CEO Dana White was open to the idea, but not everyone like it.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 27

Arman Tsarukyan Confused By Justin Gaethje's Absence As UFC Title Fight Looms

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is fed up with waiting for divisional champion Justin Gaethje to decide whether to retire. Tsarukyan, who earned his status as a top contender in the division with a TKO stoppage against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 last month, finally called for a title shot after the opportunity was ripped away in Jan.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 16