A former UFC champion has related sentiments about Ilia Topuria as Justin Gaethje. Gaethje dethroned Topuria on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250. “The Spotlight” broke Topuria’s nostril and each orbital bones and in addition shattered his foot.
After 20 minutes, the 29-year-old’s nook determined to cease the bout, as Topuria was not match to proceed for one more 5 minutes.
Submit-title loss, Topuria voiced his need for a right away title rematch. However the newly minted light-weight champion doesn’t wish to entertain the provide, as he made Topuria stop on the stool. Now, a former welterweight titleholder has weighed in on the identical matter.
Belal Muhammad believes Ilia Topuria doesn’t deserve a right away title rematch. As a substitute, “El Matador” ought to combat Paddy Pimblett subsequent, as per “Bear in mind The Title.” He mentioned:
“What do I give it some thought? I don’t suppose Topuria deserves it. It was a terrific combat, however he made you stop. Let’s get you one other combat. Paddy Pimblett’s proper there; I believe the Paddy Pimblett combat makes essentially the most sense.”
Try Belal Muhammad’s feedback about Ilia Topuria beneath:
Dana White says Ilia Topuria is “prepared” to return
On The Jim Rome Present, Dana White acknowledged that Ilia Topuria is able to return, and White likes the thought of a possible Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje 2 title rematch or a possible grudge match between Topuria and the latter’s archroiva Paddy Pimblett. He mentioned:
Topuria is able to combat; we’re prepared for him. Each [the Gaethje fight or Paddy fight] sound good to me. The rematch with Gaethje is unimaginable. A Paddy Pimblett combat is wonderful.”
Try Dana White’s feedback about Ilia Topuria beneath:
Topuria, alternatively, has returned to coaching most just lately. He additionally broke his social media hiatus earlier this week and spoke about how the Gaethje loss, his first loss as an expert combined martial artist, has solely helped him evolve to grow to be higher and stronger.
