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Justin Gaethje suggests Ilia Topuria return to featherweight division

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Justin Gaethje suggests Ilia Topuria return to featherweight division
Summary

Justin Gaethje has recommended that Ilia Topuria drop back to featherweight, citing Topuria's struggles at lightweight following his recent loss to Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje asserts that Topuria is undersized for 155 pounds and could compete effectively against champions like Alexander Volkanovski at 145 pounds. Topuria has recently accused Gaethje of improperly equipping himself for their fight. Gaethje's remarks highlight competitive dynamics within the divisions and Topuria's potential future direction in the UFC.

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  • •Gaethje says Topuria is undersized for lightweight competition.
  • •Topuria has competed at both featherweight and lightweight.
  • •Topuria previously held the featherweight title before moving to 155 pounds.
  • •Gaethje feels Topuria could defeat current featherweight champion Volkanovski.
  • •Topuria's accusation against Gaethje included claims of illegal glove padding.
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  • 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Gaethje has strong suggestion for 'undersized' Ilia Topuria
What they're saying
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Justin Gaethje feels Ilia Topuria is punching above his weight.

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