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UFC Vegas 89 winner Julian Erosa calls out controversial trans athlete Lia Thomas: ‘I don’t like cheaters’

Related Topics: Julian Erosa, Ricardo Ramos, UFC

UFC standout Julian Erosa planned to call out controversial trans athlete Lia Thomas following his win on Saturday night.

Returning to the Octagon at UFC Vegas 89, ‘Juicy J’ burst back into the win column with a quick first-round guillotine submission victory over Ricardo Ramos. It was an impressive victory that snapped a two-fight losing streak and got him to an even 7-7 record under the UFC banner.

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UFC Vegas 89 winner Julian Erosa calls out controversial trans athlete Lia Thomas: 'I don't like cheaters' 2

Speaking with members of the media during his post-fight press appearance, Erosa revealed his grand plan to call out Lia Thomas, a collegiate swimmer who has been mired in controversy ever since she won an NCAA national championship as a trans woman.