Justin gaethje has put aside the idea of retirement after the triumph over Ilia Topuria No. UFC White House, held on June 14th. The American reached the peak of his career by defeating the Spaniard and winning the lightweight title (up to 70 kg), precisely in the fight that he himself indicated as the lastHowever, given his success, the possibility of ending his MMA career took a back seat.
In an interview with 'The Jim Rome Show', Gaethje indicated that he has not yet made a definitive decision about his future, but revealed that, physically, he feels fit to compete again and inclined to continue fighting.
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"For now, I feel like I'm going to fight again. That's what I feel in my body. I haven't made a decision yet," he said. Justin gaethje.
Justin Gaethje transformed Ilia Topuria's face at UFC Casa Branca
Topuria was punished by Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
After a balanced first round, Ilia Topuria He returned for the second half determined to justify the favoritism shown at five to one against Justin gaethje No. UFC White HouseDespite landing some good punches and coming close to finishing the fight, the American held on, and the Spaniard returned for the third round already showing clear signs of fatigue.
With Topuria slowing down, Gaethje began to find his range with precise jabs and even managed to stagger the former champion with a powerful straight punch. Gradually, the Spaniard's face became deformed from the accumulated damage, until, in the break between the fourth and fifth rounds, his team opted to stop the fight.
After the fight, it was confirmed that Topuria suffered fractures to the orbital bones of her face and to her nose.
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