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UFC regulator confirms Gaethje's gloves comply with regulations amid Topuria claim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

UFC regulator confirms Gaethje's gloves comply with regulations amid Topuria claim
Summary

Andy Foster, a key official at the UFC's White House event, stated that Justin Gaethje's gloves and wraps were compliant with regulations. This followed Ilia Topuria’s suggestion that Gaethje had improperly modified his gloves during their fight at UFC Freedom 250. The fight concluded when Topuria's corner stopped the bout after the fourth round due to severe bruising on Topuria's face. Foster emphasized the inspection process of the gloves, indicating that hidden foreign objects are less likely in MMA gear compared to boxing gloves. Gaethje responded to the allegations with a light-hearted remark during a recent interview.

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  • •Foster confirmed Gaethje's gloves were inspected and compliant.
  • •Topuria accused Gaethje of using modified gloves after their fight.
  • •The bout ended when Topuria's corner stopped it before the fifth round.
  • •Gaethje addressed accusations of glove tampering in a recent interview.
  • •Foster highlighted challenges of concealing objects in MMA gloves.
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  • 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — UFC White House event regulator rejects Topuria’s claim about Gaethje’s gloves
What they're saying
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Andy Foster, one of the top regulators at the UFC's White House event June 14, said Justin Gaethje's gloves and wraps were 'totally within regulations.'

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