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Gaethje: Topuria didn't quit, his corner saved him
29 Sep
Summary
- Gaethje believes Topuria's corner saved him from further harm.
- The fight was stopped by Topuria's corner after round four.
- Topuria accused Gaethje of tampering with his gloves.
Justin Gaethje has refuted claims that Ilia Topuria quit during their UFC Freedom 250 title bout. Gaethje explained that Topuria's corner was responsible for stopping the fight after the fourth round, recognizing the fighter was too compromised to continue safely. This decision, Gaethje highlighted, was a protective measure by Topuria's coaches, not the fighter himself.
The UFC officially recorded the result as a TKO due to a corner stoppage at the end of the fourth round. This marked the end of Topuria's undefeated professional record and saw Gaethje claim the undisputed UFC lightweight championship.
Following the fight, Topuria, after being medically cleared, publicly questioned the contents of Gaethje's gloves. Gaethje dismissed these accusations, attributing them to social media dynamics and online engagement tactics rather than a serious concern.
