UFC commentator Jon Anik has indicated that the promotion might explore a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, as fans eagerly await the lightweights' next steps.

In June, Gaethje secured a surprising TKO victory over Topuria at UFC Freedom 250, marking Topuria’s first professional loss and earning him the 155lb title.

Since then, Gaethje has announced he will not fight again this year and has even hinted at a potential retirement from mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, Topuria recently released his first public statement regarding his loss.

Anik discussed this on the Anik Bros YouTube channel, stating, “I think there are internal conversations to potentially try to do Gaethje vs Topuria 2.” He also mentioned the ongoing curiosity about Topuria’s future, noting a possible matchup with Paddy Pimblett due to their history, which began with a hotel altercation in 2022.

He continued, “If you have Ilia Topuria as a fight promoter, would you not want to maybe think about putting him back in a championship setting?” Anik pointed out that both Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy and Paddy Pimblett vs Charles Oliveira are significant lightweight-title eliminators.

When discussing Gaethje’s future, Anik speculated, “I think he probably is going to fight,” despite hints at retirement. He emphasized that Gaethje seems more focused on his earnings than his opponents. If Tsarukyan defeats Ruffy, Anik believes a fight between Gaethje and Tsarukyan could be arranged quickly.

In summary, Anik's insights suggest that a rematch between Gaethje and Topuria could be on the horizon, given the recent developments in the lightweight division.