They deny Topuria's claim: "Gaethje's gloves were fine"

' Ilia Topuria has come back strong after his defeat at UFC White House against Justin Gaethje. After a couple of months out of the spotlight, "El Matador" has attacked the American fighter by joining the theory that he had something inside his gloves to hit harder, which has prompted the response of several authoritative voices in the MMA world who have denied his words. '

The first thing to keep in mind is that, just one day after being defeated by Gaethje, Ilia gave him credit for his performance and accepted the defeat. Moreover, in the first statement he made a few days ago he also did not mention Justin's gloves. However, the Spanish-Georgian fighter knows that the UFC has in mind a possible rematch between them or a super fight between him and Paddy Pimblett, so he has sought to stir the pot with a controversial opinion to provoke a reaction from Gaethje and have the opportunity to get revenge.

Gaethje's gloves were thoroughly inspected by multiple inspectors

In fact, he has achieved his goal , since Gaethje was quick to respond to the accusations and has even changed his mind regarding the rematch. At first, "The Highlight" said that Ilia didn’t deserve it, but after his statements he has shown himself willing to step back into the octagon with him.

'However, Ilia's tweet has also prompted the response from some of the parties involved in his fight with Gaethje, such as California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster. " Justin Gaethje's gloves and hand wraps were fine and fully within regulations. They were also thoroughly inspected by multiple inspectors," he said in an interview with MMA Junkie.'

Jon Anik also denies Topuria

In fact, Foster stated that concealing a foreign object is more difficult in MMA because the gloves are much smaller than boxing gloves. The photo that sparked that controversy with Gaethje’s gloves is taken out of context, and although Topuria’s claims are a provocation, they force the bodies involved to speak about it, since if the accusations were true, it is they who would be left looking bad.

Justin Gaethje has tremendous genetics

'The words of "El Matador" have caused such a stir that they have even reached the UFC 331 press conference to be held this week in Los Angeles. In Dana White’s absence, it was Jon Anik who was in charge of presenting the appearance, and he was blunt on the subject. “ Justin Gaethje has tremendous genetics. Even after that victory over Ilia Topuria, he acknowledged his parents’ bone density. Anyone who has shaken Justin Gaethje’s hand before will know that".'

What is clear is that Topuria already has what he was looking for. Everyone is talking about the issue, which works very well for his rivalry with Gaethje and is yet another reason for the UFC to decide that "El Matador's" next fight should be against the American and not against "The Baddy".