Merab Dvalishvili reveals Ilia Topuria was ‘fighting blind’ after first round against Justin Gaethje
UFC fighter’s trainer accuses rival of illegal eye poke in Topuria’s controversial loss to Gaethje
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Coverage from *MARCA*, *The Times of India*, *Bloody Elbow*, *Yahoo Sports*, and *MMA Fighting* emphasizes the severity of the accusation, framing it as a potential violation of UFC’s anti-cheating rules. The revelations have reignited debate over Gaethje’s fighting style and the organization’s enforcement of fouls.
Next steps hinge on whether the UFC investigates the claim or if Gaethje responds publicly. If substantiated, the incident could lead to disciplinary action, while Topuria’s corner may push for further scrutiny of Gaethje’s past fights for similar allegations.
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Quick answers
What specific tactic is Dvalishvili accusing Gaethje of using?
Dvalishvili claims Gaethje poked Topuria in the eye during the first round, rendering him unable to see clearly for the remainder of the fight.
Has the UFC commented on the allegations?
Coverage does not yet specify whether the UFC has issued an official statement or launched an investigation.
Could this affect Gaethje’s future fights?
If proven, the accusation could result in penalties from the UFC, including fines or suspensions, depending on the severity of the violation.
Coverage (10)
- Paddy Pimblett: 'I don't think Ilia Topuria ever comes back the same' Central Oregon Daily · 5h ago
- Ilia Topuria ‘already recovered a lot,’ could make UFC return ‘in December’ MMA Mania · 5h ago
- Sean O'Malley's coach Tim Welch demonstrates Ilia Topuria's mistake that deprived him of a finish over Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 MMA Sucka · 5h ago
- Josh Hokit: Ilia Topuria's training room intensity cost him MSN · 5h ago
- Ilia Topuria’s Trainer Provides Health Update, Future Plans Men's Fitness · 5h ago
- Serious accusation by Merad Dvalishvili against Justin Gaethje for using illegal tactic to destroy Ilia Topuria MARCA · 5h ago
- “He was done”: Merab Dvalishvili reveals what life was like after Ilia Topuria’s UFC Freedom 250 defeat to Justin Gaethje The Times of India · 5h ago
- Merab Dvalishvili admits he is ‘heartbroken’ over Ilia Topuria’s defeat at UFC White House Bloody Elbow · 5h ago
- Close Friend Claims Justin Gaethje Poked Ilia Topuria in the Eye Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Merab Dvalishvili reveals Ilia Topuria was ‘fighting blind’ after first round against Justin Gaethje MMA Fighting · 5h ago
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