Justin Gaethje's manager has definitively shut down any possibility of a rematch between the former interim lightweight champion and current featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria, stating the fight "will never happen."
The declaration comes months after the two fighters shared a highly publicized face-off on the South Lawn of the White House on May 6, 2026, where they stood toe-to-toe in front of cameras during a promotional event.
Gaethje, a perennial contender in the UFC's lightweight division, and Topuria, who holds the featherweight belt, generated significant buzz following their Washington, D.C. encounter. However, Gaethje's management has now closed the door on any future booking between the two athletes.
