Justin Gaethje provokes Ilia Topuria and advises her to change her career.

Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Casa Branca . Photo: X / UFC on Paramount

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Justin Gaethje seized the moment and recent provocations from Ilia Topuria to respond and hint at a possible career change for the Georgian fighter after his loss at UFC Casa Branca . The American won the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) by defeating 'El Matador' in June and has now commented on the former champion's future.

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Flagrant', available this Wednesday (23), Gaethje assessed the moment experienced by Topuria and pointed out a path that, in his view, could put the former champion back on top of the UFC.

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“I don’t think he’s a lightweight. I think he should drop down a weight class, beat Volkanovski and be champion again. I don’t think he’ll ever be lightweight champion. He can beat Arman. He’ll have a hard time with Paddy. I think he’s too small for the lightweight division,” said Justin Gaethje.

Gaethje's career in MMA

Gaethje promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

At 37 years old, Justin Gaethje is the current undisputed lightweight champion and one of the most popular fighters in the organization. The American has a professional record of 28 wins and five losses, with 20 wins by knockout and two by submission, numbers that solidify his reputation as one of the most aggressive strikers in MMA history.

A two-time former interim champion in the division, 'The Highlight' is experiencing one of the best moments of his career after unifying the belt by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Casa Branca , expanding his legacy and reinforcing his status among the greatest lightweights of all time.

Topuria's career path in MMA.

Ilia Topuria promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

At 29 years old, Ilia Topuria is one of the leading names in the UFC and one of the most successful fighters of his generation. A professional since 2015, the Spaniard has a record of 17 wins and one loss, with seven wins by knockout and eight by submission. A former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight champion, he has achieved notable victories over Alexander Volkanovski , Max Holloway , Charles Oliveira , and Josh Emmett.

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