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Justin Gaethje news
The gist
Ilia Topuria accused Justin Gaethje of putting something on his gloves at UFC Freedom 250.
Gaethje rejected the claim and now says he would take a rematch.
How it unfolded
- Jun 14, 2026Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn; Topuria retired on his stool after the fourth round, losing the lightweight title and sustaining serious eye injuries.
- Jul 24, 2026Gaethje ruled out a rematch with Topuria, saying Arman Tsarukyan deserves the lightweight title fight.
- Sep 7, 2026UFC commentator Jon Anik claimed there were internal UFC talks about an immediate Gaethje-Topuria rematch.