UFC commentator Jon Anik has indicated that the promotion is likely to pursue a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria. Gaethje secured a surprising TKO victory over Topuria at the White House in June, marking Topuria's first professional loss and earning Gaethje the 155lb title.
Anik discussed the potential rematch on the Anik Bros YouTube channel, stating, "I think there are internal conversations to potentially try to do Gaethje vs Topuria 2." He added that, as a fight promoter, he would consider putting Topuria back in a championship setting given the scale of the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Gaethje has previously stated he will not fight again this year and has hinted at retirement. Meanwhile, Topuria issued his first public statement on his loss last week. Anik also noted other potential lightweight matchups, including Arman Tsarukyan fighting Mauricio Ruffy on 19 September, which he described as a "lightweight-title eliminator."