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Justin Gaethje has shut down a particular narrative that emerged after his win over Ilia Topuria.
, where Topuria’s corner called for a stoppage before the final round. While many fans and fighters later claimed that “El Matador” quit on the stool after the fourth round, Gaethje disagrees.
Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria’s corner made the decision to stop the UFC title fight Gaethje pushed back on that narrative during a podcast appearance, saying the former two-division champion was unable to continue because of his condition and that his corner made the right call.
“He didn’t quit on the stool,” Gaethje said on the “One Night with Steiny” podcast. “His body was too compromised to continue fighting. He didn’t make the call; his coaches made the call because they’re there to protect him. My coaches are in my corner to protect me in those times.
” Topuria initially congratulated Gaethje following the bout but has since accused the American of potentially loading his gloves.
“The Highlight” said he isn’t bothered by the Georgian-Spaniard’s accusation, instead pointing to the nature of the modern internet. “He’s part of your era,” Gaethje added. “You guys say weird sh*t for fun, dude. I think the internet’s crazy, man.
It’s clickbait, engagement, we’re farming out here. We’re farming for interactions. That’s what we’re doing. More interactions, more eyeballs, more opportunity.
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