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Ilia Topuria Thanks Brother for Stopping Potential Fight with Justin Gaethje

Ilia Topuria Thanks Brother for Stopping Potential Fight with Justin Gaethje
World Sports · 06:48:50 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has thanked his brother Aleksandre for intervening to prevent a fight with Justin Gaethje, stating that he would not have been able to compete again in his life. The revelation came in a recent interview where Topuria credited his brother's decision for preserving his fighting career.

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