‘I stopped him twice that night’: Justin Gaethje doubles down on Ilia Topuria not deserving rematch after UFC White House
Justin Gaethje rejects a rematch with Ilia Topuria, claiming Topuria "quit" during their previous encounter.
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📍 How it ended
Justin Gaethje opted against UFC retirement and revealed plans to return. He rejected a rematch with Ilia Topuria, stating that Topuria did not deserve one because he quit twice during their fight.
Epilogue added 6d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Justin Gaethje has decided against retirement and is planning a return to the UFC. Following a win at UFC White House, Gaethje has explicitly declined a rematch with Ilia Topuria, asserting that he stopped Topuria twice during their previous fight.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting, MMA Mania, and Bleacher Report emphasizes Gaethje's belief that Topuria does not deserve a second fight. The reports highlight Gaethje's specific claim that Topuria "quit" during their bout.
Future developments depend on Gaethje's revealed plan to return and the selection of a potential next opponent.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 22d ago.
Quick answers
Is Justin Gaethje retiring?
No, according to Yahoo Sports, Gaethje has opted against retirement.
Why does Gaethje refuse a rematch with Ilia Topuria?
Gaethje claims he stopped Topuria twice during their fight and that Topuria "quit".
Where did Gaethje's most recent win occur?
The victory took place at UFC White House.
Coverage (6)
- Justin Gaethje reveals plan to return and discusses potential next opponent Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Justin Gaethje opts against UFC retirement, rejects Ilia Topuria rematch Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Justin Gaethje Reveals if He'll Have Ilia Topuria Fight Rematch After UFC White House Win Bleacher Report · 22d ago
- ‘I stopped him twice that night’: Justin Gaethje doubles down on Ilia Topuria not deserving rematch after UFC White House MMA Fighting · 22d ago
- Justin Gaethje Declines Ilia Topuria Rematch, Citing His 'Quitting' During Their Fight Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Justin Gaethje shuts down Ilia Topuria immediate rematch: ‘He quit twice’ MMA Mania · 22d ago
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