Social media has become the unofficial headquarters for breaking sports news these days. Fighters, managers, and even fans love dropping hints about upcoming bouts on Instagram and Twitter. Sometimes they share too much information and quickly hit the delete button. But the internet never forgets, and eagle-eyed fans always grab screenshots before posts disappear into the digital void.<\/p>
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria finds himself at the center of one such social media mishap. His manager apparently got a little too comfortable with an Instagram post that revealed more than intended. The Georgian-Spanish fighter has been riding high since capturing the lightweight title in spectacular fashion. He knocked out Charles Oliveira cold in the first round at UFC<\/a> 317 back in June, sending shockwaves through the division. <\/p> Lukasz Orzel, Topuria’s manager, made what appears to be a costly social media error early Thursday morning. He posted something on his Instagram story that seemingly confirmed who the champion would face next. The post vanished fast, but not before some sharp-eyed fans managed to capture screenshots. According to these images, the next opponent won’t be Paddy Pimblett or Arman Tsarukyan as many expected. <\/p> Instead, Justin Gaethje appears to be getting the nod for a title shot at UFC 322. The event is reportedly scheduled for November 15th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This makes perfect sense from a business perspective, considering MSG is one of the UFC’s most prestigious venues. Gaethje has been vocal about wanting another crack at lightweight gold, even threatening to retire if he didn’t get the next title opportunity. The former interim champion seems to be getting his wish, though neither the UFC nor the fighters have made any official announcements yet.<\/p>Ilia Topruia’s Manager’s Deleted Reveals His Next Opponent<\/h2>