Islam Makhachev did not waste time reacting after Ilia Topuria suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career at UFC Freedom 250. The historic event ended with Justin Gaethje becoming the new UFC lightweight champion after a dominant performance against the previously unbeaten star. Topuria entered the fight as the favorite and was expected to defend his title successfully. Islam Makhachev did not waste time reacting after Ilia Topuria suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career at UFC Freedom 250. The historic event ended with Justin Gaethje becoming the new UFC lightweight champion after a dominant performance against the previously unbeaten star. Topuria entered the fight as the favorite and was expected to defend his title successfully.
