Justin Gaethje has made personal comments about Ilia Topuria, including a reference to Topuria's divorce, ahead of their upcoming fight at UFC Freedom 250. Daniel Cormier has expressed support for Gaethje's remarks, while others have predicted fallout from the comments. The nature and implications of Gaethje's comments are still being discussed, with Gaethje himself stating he was defending someone, though the context and specifics of the situation are not entirely clear.