Justin Gaethje responds to Ilia Topuria's cheating allegation and confirms potential rematch

Justin Gaethje addressed allegations from Ilia Topuria regarding their UFC title fight, where Gaethje handed Topuria his first loss at the White House in June. Topuria, who has announced his return following the fight, accused Gaethje of potential cheating related to glove tampering. Gaethje dismissed the comments while expressing readiness to fight Topuria again, adding that he found Topuria's fighting style predictable. UFC commentator Jon Anik suggested that a rematch between Gaethje and Topuria is likely, given the high-profile nature of their first encounter. Gaethje stated that timelines for future bouts are uncertain but underscored their past clash as significant.

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