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Justin Gaethje: Ilia Topuria ‘didn’t quit on the stool’ at UFC White House

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Justin Gaethje: Ilia Topuria ‘didn’t quit on the stool’ at UFC White House

Justin Gaethje is setting the record straight when it comes to his UFC White House win, and how his championship fight with Ilia Topuria ended.

Gaethje captured the undisputed UFC lightweight title after the fight was stopped at the conclusion of Round 4 to cap off one of the biggest upsets in UFC championship fight history. While the narrative says that Topuria called the fight off, “The Highlight†is correcting the record.

“He didn't quit on the stool,†Gaethje told Steiny. “His body was too compromised to continue fighting. He didn't make the call, his coaches made the call because they're there to protect him. My coaches are in my corner to protect me in those times.â€

Topuria, however, has gone a different way with his approach since the fight ended. Although he congratulated Gaethje at first, the former two-division champion alleged Gaethje loaded his gloves prior to their clash on the South Lawn.

While Gaethje is annoyed with the internet era we're all living in, he understands that's the culture when asked if he was upset with Topuria's comments.

“Not really,†Gaethje said. “He's part of your era. You guys say weird shit for fun, dude. … I think the internet's crazy, man. It's clickbait, engagement, we're farming out here. We're farming for interactions. That's what we're doing. More interactions, more eyeballs, more opportunity. … That's the game. I don't like the game but I'm going to have to play the game. I'm going to try and be me when I do it.â€

Topuria and others have been pushing for an immediate rematch with Gaethje. Quite obviously, should Gaethje fight again, the UFC booking him against anybody else but Arman Tsarukyan would be a travesty.

As of now, Gaethje hasn't decided on his future, but he knows Tsarukyan has earned his day in court.

“I think it's natural and obvious that they're going to try and figure out who the next guy is,†Gaethje explained. “Arman just had a huge fight, a huge finish, so I think, obviously, he's at the forefront of everybody's mind and he's clearly the next contender.â€

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Henry Cejudo claims Brendan Allen’s wife dragged his wife into their feud

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Henry Cejudo claims Brendan Allen’s wife dragged his wife into their feud
Henry
Cejudo doesn't want families to be involved in his ongoing feud
with Brendan
Allen.

Cejudo and Allen are both married to Brazilians. However, the
former
Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division titleholder has
previously criticized Allen for representing Brazil in the Octagon.
Cejudo also slammed Allen for playing it safe when asked about
fighter pay, leading the latter to label the former's podcast
“trash.†Their wives are now seemingly involved in the
back-and-forth.

Henry Cejudo says Brendan Allen's wife sent ‘nasty' messages to
his wife

After Sean
Strickland's latest outburst about UFC fighter pay, Allen was
asked about the same after his win over Christian
Leroy Duncan at
UFC Vegas 122. Allen opted against criticizing the promotion,
drawing a strong response from Cejudo, who now claims the UFC
middleweight's wife has gotten involved in the feud.

Cejudo claims his wife received a “nasty†message from Allen's
wife. The Olympic gold medalist doesn't want their families to be
involved.

“Brendan Allen's wife sent a nasty message to my wife,†Cejudo said
on the “Pound 4 Pound†podcast. “Me and him are both American,
married to Brazilians, and have American kids… She just went off; I
don't want to repeat it. What I will say is, don't bring my family
into this. Let men be men.â€

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Kayla Harrison says she might not have returned without Amanda Nunes

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Kayla Harrison says she might not have returned without Amanda Nunes
Kayla
Harrison says she probably would not have returned to
competition without the opportunity to face Amanda
Nunes.

Harrison is scheduled to defend her
Ultimate Fighting Championship women's bantamweight title
against Nunes at UFC
334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Harrison,
who goes to great lengths to reach the 135-pound championship
limit, says the matchup makes the weight cut worthwhile.

Kayla Harrison prepares to defend UFC bantamweight title
against Amanda Nunes after neck surgery

Nunes is widely regarded as the greatest female mixed martial
artist of all time. Harrison said she might not have fought again
if Nunes were not her opponent.

“I mean, just to be honest, yeah,†Harrison told Ariel Helwani when
asked if the Nunes fight is the only reason she's returning to
action.

Harrison (19-1) won two
Professional Fighters League lightweight championships before
joining the UFC in 2024. She submitted Julianna
Pena to win the UFC bantamweight title last year. Her first
defense against Nunes (23-5) was scheduled for January, but a neck
injury requiring surgery forced her to withdraw.

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UFC Edmonton preview show: Are Mike Malott, Joaquin Buckley in must-win territory?

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UFC Edmonton preview show: Are Mike Malott, Joaquin Buckley in must-win territory?

The UFC returns to Canada this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night card, and in the main event, Canada's own Mike Malott looks to extend his long win streak against Joaquin Buckley. With “New Mansa†entering the bout off of back-to-back losses, and Malott being 34 in a loaded up division, is it do-or-die for both guys?

Ahead of this weekend's UFC Edmonton event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the matchup, how the stakes have grown over the weeks building to the card, and what is at stake for Buckley and Malott. Additionally, they discuss the co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius, if a title shot is on the line, other standout fights, and more.

Additionally, Jed Meshew makes a surprise appearance to reveal his climb bets for the weekend, and give a brief review of the new Street Fighter movie.

Catch the UFC Edmonton preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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