UFC spokesperson admits negotiations for Ilia Topuria rematch in the UFC.

Ilia Topuria was defeated by Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC Casa Branca . Photo: UFC Europe / X

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Ilia Topuria may have a direct rematch against Justin Gaethje in the UFC octagon. After entering as a heavy favorite at UFC Casa Branca , the Spaniard suffered under the pressure from the American and had his face badly battered , being forced to give up the fight during the break between the fourth and fifth rounds. Given this scenario, a new fight between the two has gained momentum behind the scenes at the UFC, according to Jon Anik.

In a video published on his YouTube channel, the commentator revealed that there are internal talks for the UFC to promote a rematch between Topuria and Gaethje. According to Anik, a second fight between the athletes would have great appeal and currently appears to be the most likely scenario for the pair's future.

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“I think there are internal discussions to potentially try and make Gaethje vs. Topuria 2 happen. A rematch would be absolutely huge, and I think that’s probably what’s going to happen,” said Jon Anik.

Justin Gaethje transformed Ilia Topuria's face at UFC Casa Branca

Topuria was punished by Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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After a balanced first round, Ilia Topuria returned for the second determined to justify his five-to-one odds against Justin Gaethje at UFC Casa Branca . Despite landing some good strikes and coming close to finishing the fight, the American held on, and the Spaniard returned for the third round already showing clear signs of fatigue.

With Topuria slowing down, Gaethje began to find his range with precise jabs and even managed to stagger the former champion with a powerful straight punch. Gradually, the Spaniard's face became deformed from the accumulated damage, until, in the break between the fourth and fifth rounds, his team opted to stop the fight.

After the fight, it was confirmed that Topuria suffered fractures to the orbital bones of her face and to her nose.

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