📰 McGregor Reacts to Topuria's Title Loss

Conor McGregor says he expected Ilia Topuria's loss to Justin Gaethje after seeing flaws in Topuria's stance and defensive habits. His advice is blunt: Topuria needs harder sparring and partners who can punish those mistakes before fight night.

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📰 Gaethje denies Topuria rematch: 'He quit on the stool'

Justin Gaethje refuses to grant Ilia Topuria an immediate rematch, pointing out that Topuria stayed on his stool instead of answering the fifth-round bell at UFC White House.

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❗️Max Holloway faces a crowded lightweight division after McGregor's UFC 329 injury collapse

Max Holloway's UFC 329 main event with Conor McGregor ended when McGregor's knee gave out. The article argues Holloway's clearest path is at lightweight, not waiting for McGregor. A rematch with champion Justin Gaethje or a fresh eliminator with Paddy Pimblett are presented as his top options.

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❗️Colby Covington suspicious of Gaethje's gloves, defends Topuria after UFC Freedom 250 upset

Colby Covington suggested he saw images that made him suspicious about Justin Gaethje's gloves after Gaethje's title win over Ilia Topuria. Covington defended Topuria, arguing personal problems left him poorly placed for the fight. He next faces Arman Tsarukyan in RAF on July 18 to crown an inaugural crossover champion.

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❗️Gaethje laughs off Topuria's immediate rematch request, says Arman deserves it more

Justin Gaethje has publicly rejected Ilia Topuria's push for an immediate UFC rematch. Gaethje stated that Arman Tsarukyan 'deserves it way more' for the title shot. The fighter's preference creates a visible difference in opinion, though no official UFC decision has been confirmed.

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❗️Makhachev questions Topuria's focus after Gaethje loss, points to pre-fight celebration

Islam Makhachev has questioned whether Ilia Topuria's confidence became overconfidence before his loss to Justin Gaethje. He specifically pointed to a video of an elaborate pre-fight celebration as possible evidence Topuria underestimated his opponent. The loss cost Topuria the lightweight title and ended his 18-fight unbeaten streak.

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❗️Uros Medic outlines violent, Gaethje-inspired UFC career path after 30-second Belgrade win

Uros Medic says he has at least three fights left on his UFC contract following his 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez in Belgrade. The Serbian fighter cited Justin Gaethje as his career model, aiming to build a legacy of violence, finishes, and memorable national pride events. Medic's recent run includes four consecutive first-round stoppages, with his last two wins coming in a combined 49 seconds.

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❗️Gaethje prefers McGregor fight over Holloway or Oliveira rematches, says it would be fun to shut him up.

UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says a fight with Conor McGregor appeals to him more than rematches with Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira. He explained that his victory over Ilia Topuria, who had beaten both Holloway and Oliveira, effectively answers his prior losses to them. Gaethje's next title defense is not expected until 2027 as he recovers from hand injuries.

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❗️Nate Diaz mocks Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje ended his unbeaten UFC run.

Diaz called Topuria a “punching bag” after Gaethje defeated him and took the lightweight title at UFC White House. He argued that Topuria received major promotion before facing a difficult stylistic test and compared his rapid rise with Conor McGregor’s. Topuria is now considering his route back after the first loss of his professional career.

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❗️Tsarukyan opens as massive -450 favorite for hypothetical Gaethje title fight

Arman Tsarukyan opened as a -450 betting favorite for a hypothetical UFC lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje. This follows his first-round knockout win over Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC 331 co-main event. The odds imply an 81.8% chance of victory for Tsarukyan if the fight is made.

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❗️Tsarukyan elbows to No. 2, eyes Gaethje after UFC 331 knockout

Arman Tsarukyan knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a first-round elbow at UFC 331, boosting him to No. 2 in ESPN's lightweight rankings.
He moved above former champion Ilia Topuria and is now the likely first challenger for Justin Gaethje's title.

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❗️Gaethje says Topuria is 'too small' for lightweight, names Tsarukyan as next title challenger

Justin Gaethje believes Ilia Topuria is undersized for the UFC's lightweight division and would be better served returning to featherweight. The champion named Arman Tsarukyan as the clear next contender for the lightweight title. Gaethje added that his own return is uncertain as he prioritizes recovery from injuries and the toll of recent camps.

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❗️Ilia Topuria told corner he could 'barely see anything' in new UFC footage

Newly released UFC footage shows Ilia Topuria telling his corner he could 'barely see' after a third-round assault from Justin Gaethje. A doctor moved to stop the fight, but referee Mark Goddard allowed it to continue. Gaethje went on to win the undisputed lightweight title that night.

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