Brown warns Gaethje-Topuria rematch could derail Topuria’s comeback

MMA veteran Matt Brown warns that rushing a Gaethje–Topuria rematch could wreck Topuria’s confidence or life; he advocates a confidence-building tune-up fight instead, noting Gaethje’s relentless pressure and the risk of a quick rematch, even as Anik floated a potential 2027 matchup and Gaethje has shown little interest in a sequel.