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Justin Gaethje Ends Ilia Topuria Rematch Talk With Cold UFC Truth

If it were up to UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje, former champion Ilia Topuria would not get an immediate rematch. Despite Topuria's lone MMA loss to Gaethje in June, Gaethje told the Flagrant 2 Army podcast that Topuria has bigger issues than a rematch if he wants his career to remain on an upward path.

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Gaethje On Timeline For Next Fight Decision

Justin Gaethje plans to wait until later this year before deciding whether to defend his UFC lightweight title. The 37-year-old champion told the Flagrant Podcast that he is still recovering from injuries sustained during his title win at UFC Freedom 250 in June, per MMA Junkie.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 24

Arman Tsarukyan Says He's "Secured" UFC Title Shot Against Justin Gaethje

Arman Tsarukyan says his UFC lightweight title shot against Justin Gaethje is locked in, though he's got two Real American Freestyle wrestling matches on the calendar first.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 24

UFC Champ Justin Gaethje Names Next Opponent, Bashes Ilia Topuria

Justin Gaethje has already announced that he’s eyeing an early 2027 return. He’s currently nursing a string of injuries suffered while beating Ilia Topuria at UFC White House in June, and he needs time to heal.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 23

Justin Gaethje is flirting with the thought of retiring

Justin Gaethje‘s time in the sport may be nearing its end. Despite winning the UFC lightweight title last time out, for the first time since joining the promotion, Gaethje is considering retirement.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Gaethje On Topuria: Too Small For Lightweight

Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria needs to drop back down to featherweight. The UFC lightweight champion, who stopped Topuria at UFC White House in June to claim the title, told the FLAGRANT podcast that size played a decisive role in the fight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

Gaethje's Manager Shoots Down Topuria Rematch

Justin Gaethje's manager has dismissed Ilia Topuria's push for an immediate rematch following the Georgian-Spaniard's first career loss. Ali Abdelaziz told Submission Radio that Topuria has no authority to demand a second fight after dropping the UFC lightweight title to Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in June, as first reported by Sherdog.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 22

Justin Gaethje’s manager shares new theory on Ilia Topuria’s glove accusation as he rules out rematch

Ali Abdelaziz thinks Ilia Topuria’s recent glove accusation against Justin Gaethje was to take attention away from UFC 331. Last Wednesday, Ilia Topuria broke his silence for the first time since his UFC Freedom 250 loss against Justin Gaethje with a statement online.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 22

Should Topuria Fight Gaethje Again? Adesanya Says Absolutely Not

Israel Adesanya advises Ilia Topuria to get another win before attempting a rematch with Justin Gaethje Adesanya draws from his own experience with Alex

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 22

Justin Gaethje’s manager gives update on potential clash with Arman Tsarukyan: ‘I have some ideas’

Ali Abdelaziz believes Justin Gaethje has achieved everything he can in the sport, as he provides updates on a potential Arman Tsarukyan clash. This past weekend, Arman Tsarukyan returned to the UFC Octagon for the first time since last November when he took on Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 21

Pimblett Scorches Topuria Over Gaethje Glove Claims

Paddy Pimblett has taken aim at Ilia Topuria over allegations that Justin Gaethje tampered with his gloves before their UFC Freedom 250 clash. Topuria recently claimed Gaethje cheated during their lightweight title unification bout earlier this year, which Gaethje won by TKO to hand Topuria his first career loss.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 21

Israel Adesanya provides Arman Tsarukyan path to victory against Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje and Arman Tsarukyan fight talks are heating up, and Israel Adesanya has offered his take on the matchup. Tsarukyan left no doubt in fans’ minds; he’s next in line for the title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20

Gaethje On Topuria's Next Opponent After UFC Freedom Upset

Justin Gaethje has a blunt message for whoever faces Ilia Topuria next: you're in serious trouble. The UFC lightweight champion, who stopped Topuria via fourth-round corner stoppage at UFC Freedom 250 in June, told the Double Coverage podcast that his former opponent remains one of the sport's elite despite suffering his first professional loss.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 20

Dana White shuts down Ilia Topuria’s baseless loaded gloves claim against Justin Gaethje

Dana White has spoken out about Ilia Topuria’s recent cheating claims against Justin Gaethje for the first time. Earlier this week, Ilia Topuria broke his months of silence following his UFC Freedom 250 loss against Justin Gaethje this past June.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 20

Did Justin Gaethje Cheat? UFC Champion Weighs In on Glove Controversy

Ilia Topuria accused Justin Gaethje of having something hidden in his gloves after losing by fourth-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250 UFC featherweight champion

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 20

Tsarukyan Says Gaethje Avoiding Him After Ruffy KO

Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje wants no part of him in the cage. The top lightweight contender stopped Mauricio Ruffy with a first-round elbow at UFC 331 last weekend, cementing his status as the next challenger for Gaethje's lightweight strap.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 19