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‘I stopped him twice that night’: Justin Gaethje doubles down on Ilia Topuria not deserving rematch after UFC White House

Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria doesn’t merit a rematch and hints he may not fight again this year

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The brief

Justin Gaethje reiterated that Ilia Topuria is not deserving of a rematch, referencing his performance with the line “I stopped him twice that night.” He also suggested he is unlikely to compete again in 2026. Coverage of the comments appears in two outlets.

Sherdog reported Gaethje’s outlook on his own fight schedule, while MMA Fighting detailed his remarks about Topuria following the UFC White House event. Future monitoring should focus on any official fight bookings or statements from the UFC that could confirm whether Gaethje will return to competition or if a rematch with Topuria is ever scheduled.

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Quick answers

What did Gaethje say about a potential rematch with Ilia Topuria?

He said Topuria is not deserving of a rematch, emphasizing “I stopped him twice that night.”

What did Gaethje indicate about his own fighting plans for 2026?

He indicated he is unlikely to fight again in 2026.

Which media outlets reported Gaethje’s comments?

Sherdog and MMA Fighting covered the statements.

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Justin Gaethje Ilia Topuria UFC White House MMA rematch

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