Justin Gaethje has addressed recent accusations from Ilia Topuria, who claimed Gaethje may have cheated during their UFC title fight in June. Topuria, who lost for the first time in that bout at the White House, confirmed on social media that he would return to the UFC and expressed his intent to face Gaethje again. In a series of tweets, Topuria accused Gaethje of possibly using his gloves to gain an unfair advantage and also criticized Gaethje's manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Abdelaziz responded to the accusations by expressing relief that Topuria was unharmed from the fight and stated he would not engage in the same level of personal attacks. He also mentioned a personal connection with Topuria's son, which he said influenced his decision to remain calm. Topuria, however, rejected the mention of his son and reaffirmed his criticisms of Gaethje and his team. Gaethje initially declined to comment on the allegations but later addressed them in a series of tweets. He claimed that he has "done that to everybody's face that I've fought," suggesting that such behavior is not uncommon in combat sports. Gaethje also expressed his willingness to fight Topuria again, stating, "I just beat the s*** out of him, of course I would." However, he dismissed the idea that Topuria's comments were an attempt to secure a rematch, saying, "That's not the way to do it." UFC commentator Jon Anik has suggested that a rematch between Gaethje and Topuria would be a major event, given the popularity of their previous fight. Additionally, Gaethje previously discussed Topuria's fighting style with former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson, noting that Topuria's movements are predictable and easy to anticipate. This analysis may provide insight into Gaethje's confidence in a potential rematch.