Rumors surrounding Topuria: Reports about the UFC 322 fight turned out to be false

In recent days, various rumors have spread in the media about Iliya Topuriya, the UFC lightweight champion. Reports that he might enter the octagon against Justin Gaethje during UFC 322, in particular, sparked widespread discussion. However, the situation was clarified last night.

The champion's manager, Lukas Orzel, officially denied this information. He emphasized that the disseminated reports have nothing to do with reality and are all from a fake source.

"The rumors about the fight against Justin Gaethje are completely unfounded. Someone spread a fake photo in my name through a fake account and then deleted it. Unfortunately, some media outlets, without trying to verify this, rushed to disseminate information. In reality, Ilia isn't even at the training camp now, as she hasn't received any official offers for a fight," Orzel emphasized.

Although this news is somewhat uncomfortable for Topuria's fans, he is currently only busy with the rest and recovery process. There is currently no certainty about who will be his next opponent.

As a reminder, Ilya Topuria last entered the octagon at UFC 317, knocking out famous Brazilian fighter Charles Oliveira in the first round. With this victory, he further strengthened his championship reputation.

Thus, Ilia Topuria did not yet give a clear answer to all questions about the upcoming battle. However, regardless of which opponent he enters the octagon with, fans are eagerly awaiting his fight.