Justin Gaethje ready for Ilia Topuria rematch after glove accusation
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has expressed willingness to grant a rematch to Ilia Topuria following their June 2026 bout. This comes after Topuria publicly accused Gaethje of tampering with his gloves during their first fight.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns regarding fighter integrity and equipment regulation in professional mixed martial arts.
Justin Gaethje has responded to Ilia Topuria’s latest comments and made it clear that he is open to fighting the former champion again. Topuria recently returned to social media after completing his medical tests and took another shot at Gaethje over their UFC Freedom 250 fight.Gaethje has dismissed the accusations surrounding his gloves and appears to have no problem sharing the Octagon with Topuria again. The lightweight champion also addressed the possibility of a rematch, confidently pointing to the result of their first meeting as the reason he would welcome another fight.Justin Gaethje welcomes Ilia Topuria rematch after UFC Freedom 250 winJustin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by fourth-round TKO at the White House on June 14, 2026.
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