Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje (28-5) is shutting down any talk of an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria (17-1), insisting the former champion must rebuild before receiving another title shot. Gaethje pulled off a monumental upset at UFC Freedom 250, dominating Topuria through four rounds before forcing “El Matador’s” corner to stop the fight due to an eye injury.
Gaethje Dismisses Topuria Rematch As He Feels Another Fighter Is More Deserving of Title Shot