“There Are Internal Conversations”: Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria Rematch Talks Emerge, Jon Anik Reveals
- UFC commentator Jon Anik reported that the promotion is holding internal discussions regarding a potential rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria following their championship fight.
- In June, Gaethje defeated Topuria via fourth-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, handing the Spanish-Georgian his first professional loss and the 155lb title.
- While Topuria released his first public statement on the loss last week, Gaethje has suggested he will not fight again this year, indicating possible retirement from mixed martial arts.
- Anik added that a rematch would be "absolutely enormous," though he acknowledged uncertainty regarding Gaethje's future if the American star decides to step away from the Octagon.
- The lightweight division remains crowded, with Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy competing at UFC 331, while Charles Oliveira is rumored to fight Diego Lopes for the BMF title later this year.
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“There Are Internal Conversations”: Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria Rematch Talks Emerge, Jon Anik Reveals
For a while back there, it seemed like Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett was a long shot. What with Ilia’s dominance at the top and Pimblett’s fight not quite measuring up to the same level. Then, Justin Gaethje battered both of them, one after the other, in the span of six months, making Topuria vs […]
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The Independent (US)UFC commentator speculates on Topuria vs Gaethje rematch
Ilia Topuria suffered a surprising stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at the White House in June, as he was beaten for the first time and lost the lightweight belt
Two and a half months have passed since the two-time UFC champion, Ilia Topuria, was defeated in the White House South Garden.
Hispano-Georgian reveals the serious injuries he suffered to Justin Gaethje and explains how his first professional defeat has changed his way of dealing with the return.
UFC Discussing Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria 2
The UFC is having internal discussions about booking a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, according to commentator Jon Anik.Gaethje defeated Topuria via fourth-round TKO in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 in June, in what was one of the biggest upsets in MMA history.Now, the UFC is looking into booking a rematch […]
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