What Happened
Ilia Topuria has asserted that he fought the majority of his bout against Justin Gaethje without the ability to see. Topuria claims he was without vision in both eyes for two rounds of the fight.
Following the loss to Gaethje, Topuria expressed that the narrative between him and his opponent is "far from over." This statement suggests Topuria's desire for a rematch.
Alexander Volkanovski, analyzing Topuria's performance, suggested that Topuria's aggression and adherence to a specific game plan contributed to his defeat. Volkanovski's comments came in the context of Topuria's loss to Gaethje.
Key Facts
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Ilia Topuria claims he fought Justin Gaethje with no vision in both eyes for two rounds.
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Ilia Topuria stated that the story between him and Justin Gaethje is 'far from over'.
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Alexander Volkanovski analyzed Ilia Topuria's loss to Justin Gaethje.
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Volkanovski cited aggression and game plan as factors in Topuria's loss.