Justin Gaethje shuts down Ilia Topuria immediate rematch: ‘He quit twice’
MMA Mania • • sports
Key Points:
- Justin Gaethje plans to continue fighting after his impressive UFC Freedom 250 victory over Ilia Topuria, dismissing retirement talks despite previously considering it if he lost.
- Gaethje emphasized that he deserves better compensation from the UFC for his performances on major stages, suggesting he wants equity in the company to build passive income.
- Unlike Topuria, who Gaethje ruled out for an immediate rematch due to his corner stopping the fight twice, Gaethje is open to facing the No. 1 ranked lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, next.
- Gaethje criticized rumors about Tsarukyan buying him a truck as a joke and confirmed Tsarukyan as his likely next opponent, while recommending Topuria fight others like Paddy Pimblett instead.
- The UFC has historically denied equity requests from fighters, notably Conor McGregor, making Gaethje's demand for company equity a significant negotiation point moving forward.
