Ilia Topuria‘s manager, Malki Kawa, has confirmed that they are interested in just ‘one’ fight, and it might be pretty obvious.

Topuria, at UFC Freedom 250, suffered a devastating TKO (via corner stoppage) against Justin Gaethje, which also saw him lose the lightweight belt.

‘El Matador’ suffered brutal facial injuries as well in the fight, and has only now been active on social media – after a near three-month hiatus.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 15: Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje face off in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling “a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Dana White recently confirmed that Topuria is ‘ready to fight’ and that a rematch against Gaethje or a Paddy Pimblett fight interests him.

In the wake of this, Topuria’s manager Malki Kawa reshared a clip of White speaking about the former lightweight champ potentially rematching Gaethje or taking on Pimblett to his Instagram stories. Kawa made it clear that they had just one fight in mind – exacting revenge against Gaethje. He wrote:

We want the get back 1000%.

Check out Malki Kawa’s Instagram Story below:

With Malki Kawa Wanting A Rematch Against Justin Gaethje for Ilia Topuria, Belal Muhammad Thinks Otherwise

Belal Muhammad recently stated that Ilia Topuria doesn’t deserve an immediate title rematch against Justin Gaethje.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, the former welterweight champion reasoned why he felt so. Muhammad said:

I don’t think Topuria deserves it. It was a great fight, but he made you quit. Let’s get you another fight. Paddy Pimblett’s right there; I think the Paddy Pimblett fight makes the most sense.

Check out the Belal Muhammad clip below:

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