"Totally Within Regulations" - UFC White House Regulator Shuts Down Ilia Topuria's Loaded Gloves Claim About Justin Gaethje
Andy Foster said Justin Gaethje’s gloves were inspected and fully legal after Ilia Topuria alleged they were loaded in their June title fight.
- California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster dismissed Ilia Topuria's allegations that Justin Gaethje used loaded gloves during their June bout at UFC Freedom 250, confirming the equipment was inspected and fully legal.
- On Wednesday, Topuria wrote on X, "Next time I'll make sure they check Justin's gloves so he doesn't put anything weird on them," attributing severe eye bruising to alleged tampering.
- Foster explained that while foreign objects are a concern in boxing, they are impractical in MMA, noting boxing gloves range from eight to 12 ounces whereas standard MMA gloves are only four ounces.
- Observers suggest Topuria's accusations serve a strategic purpose to "get under his skin" and secure a rematch, though Gaethje has previously dismissed similar allegations as "what a compliment."
- The UFC has not announced a rematch between the two fighters, and with other contenders like Arman Tsarukyan awaiting title opportunities, Topuria's path to another shot remains uncertain.
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UFC Freedom 250 Regulator Speaks on Justin Gaethje's Gloves
Andy Foster, one of three regulators for the UFC Freedom 250 event that took place in June, spoke about Justin Gaethje’s gloves.Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria via fourth-round TKO in a brutal beatdown to claim the UFC lightweight title.Now, Topuria is claiming that Gaethje’s gloves were loaded and that is the only reason why he did […]
UFC White House official shoots down Ilia Topuria’s cheating allegations
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