Ilia Topuria's next fight 'leaked' as UFC insider teases unwanted news

Fight fans are writhing this morning with the news of Ilia Topuria's manager, Lukasz Orzel, appearing to leak 'El Matador's' next fight.

The now-deleted Instagram story, captured by users like Dovy on X, appeared to leak a possible UFC 322 lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje, a fight that fans vehemently didn't want.

"Say goodnight Gaethje... #AndStill #UFC322," Luca wrote. 'The Highlight' is 0-2 in undisputed title fights, with most fans believing Paddy Pimblett or Arman Tsarukyan deserved the chance.

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Ilia Topuria’s manager posted this. Looks like Justin Gaethje vs Ilia is next at UFC 322 pic.twitter.com/ASOTE6ITw0
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) August 27, 2025

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano corroborates deleted Ilia Topuria 'leak'

Speaking with Laerte Viana just a day ago, UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano also explained that he was hearing 'whispers' about Topuria vs. Gaethje and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van being targeted for UFC 322 in November.

No. 1 flyweight contender Van also indicated that he'd signed a fight contract earlier this week.

Ilia Topuria leaks are false, claims MMA insider

Spanish MMA journalist and insider Alvaro Colmenero explained, "as far as I know, the answer is NO," regarding whether Topuria is fighting in November. So, it's worth taking the 'leaks' with a pinch of salt.

🤔 Muchos me habéis escrito para preguntarme si es verdad que Joel Álvarez peleaba en París e Ilia Topuria en Nueva York.

✖️ Hasta donde yo sé, la respuesta es NO.

🇪🇸 Espero que Joel pueda pelear en octubre/noviembre y Topuria en enero/febrero.
— Álvaro Colmenero (@KOlmeneroMMA) August 27, 2025

UFC 322 on November 15 only has one confirmed fight, which is Erin Blanchfield vs. Tracy Cortez. No location has been revealed, but it's expected to be New York, possibly Madison Square Garden.

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