Topuria congratulates Gaethje, says 'no excuses'
Key takeaways
- WASHINGTON -- Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria congratulated Justin Gaethje on social media Monday, following Gaethje's victory over him at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
- "Justin, congratulations," Topuria wrote on Instagram.
- "And trust me ... this story between us is far from over.
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WASHINGTON -- Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria congratulated Justin Gaethje on social media Monday, following Gaethje's victory over him at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
"Justin, congratulations," Topuria wrote on Instagram. "You said you'd leave your mark on my face ... and you did. You took the sight from my right in the first round, and by the end of the second, from my left too. No excuses. I had one of the best camps of my life. I came in sharp, prepared, and ready. Last night was your night. That's the nature of this game. Glory and pain walk side by side. I'll heal. I'll rest. And I'll return stronger, wiser, and far more dangerous.
"And trust me ... this story between us is far from over. We will have our rematch."