'Do better kid' - Gaethje rejects Topuria's cheat claim
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje tells Ilia Topuria he needs to "do better" after insinuating he cheated to win their fight at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
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"Next time I'll make sure they check Justin's gloves so he doesn't put anything weird on them. See you soon."
— Ilia Topuria , Athlete
"94 days and the best you could come up with is a lame excuse. As terrible as your last performance. Do better kid."
— Justin Gaethje , Athlete
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UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje tells Ilia Topuria he needs to "do better" after insinuating he cheated to win their fight at UFC Freedom 250 in June.
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