Can Topuria turn things around? Businessman responds to provocations and predicts the outcome of the rematch against Gaethje.

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 is still the best fighter in the world, and his defeat at UFC Casa Branca was just a fluke, at least that's what his manager, Malki Kawa, believes. After Ali Abdelaziz, responsible for Justin Gaethje 's career , provoked the Spaniard by stating that Usman Nurmagomedov would also be able to defeat him , 'El Matador's' agent decided to respond and defend his client.

In a video posted on social media, Malki Kawa responded to Ali Abdelaziz's provocations and stated that Topuria would be able to overcome any member of the team managed by the businessman. Furthermore, he guaranteed that the Spaniard would be able to beat Justin Gaethje in a potential rematch.

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“Shut up. Ilia Topuria would annihilate 100% of your cast. If we fight Gaethje again, he would beat him to a pulp. We all know Ilia was better, he had a bad night,” said Malki Kawa.

The businessman also reinforced his conviction that Topuria continues to occupy the top spot in the ranking of the best fighters in the world. According to Kawa, the Spaniard will have the opportunity to prove his status again when he returns to the octagon.

" Ilia Topuria is still the number one fighter in the world. When the comeback happens, you'll see," concluded the manager.

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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