Dana White Confirms Ilia Topuria Ready for Return Following UFC Freedom 250
Dana White confirmed that Ilia Topuria is physically prepared for a return to the cage following his June loss to Justin Gaethje, with potential matchups including a rematch or a fight against Paddy Pimblett.
UFC CEO Dana White has announced that former champion Ilia Topuria is officially cleared and ready to return to competition. Topuria has been on the sidelines since his professional record was blemished this past June at UFC Freedom 250, where he suffered a defeat at the hands of Justin Gaethje.
Following the loss, which ended in a stoppage after a prolonged contest, Topuria is now looking to secure his next booking. White noted that the promotion is keeping options open for the Spanish-Georgian fighter’s comeback. Among the possibilities mentioned, White suggested that a rematch with Gaethje is a possibility, provided the circumstances align.
Additionally, White addressed the prospect of a high-profile grudge match against Paddy Pimblett. When questioned about the potential for such a matchup, White indicated that the idea holds interest, stating, “Sounds good to me.”
Topuria entered his previous outing against Gaethje as a significant betting favorite, making the result a major upset. With his return now on the horizon, the lightweight division awaits official confirmation on his next opponent. No specific timeline or event has been finalized for his next walk to the Octagon.
Source: MMA Mania.
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