‘I stopped him twice that night’: Justin Gaethje doubles down on Ilia Topuria not deserving rematch after UFC White House
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Key Points:
- Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria via corner stoppage TKO at UFC White House to become the undisputed lightweight champion, marking one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
- Gaethje expressed doubt on the Joe Rogan Experience about Topuria's ability to bounce back, stating that Topuria's aura of being unbeatable has been shattered, which will make future fights more difficult for him.
- During their fight, Topuria dominated early with body shots and a knockdown but appeared exhausted by the end, leading his corner to stop the fight after Gaethje's strong third round.
- Gaethje emphasized that Topuria quit on the stool and does not deserve a rematch, suggesting Topuria should face other contenders like Paddy Pimblett instead.
- Gaethje is considering continuing his career but has not yet decided on his next opponent, leaving potential matchups open without confirming a rematch with Topuria.
