Newly minted UFC light-weight champion Justin Gaethje has revealed whether or not he has determined he’ll retire or compete once more.
The 37-year-old dismantled and dethroned the beforehand undefeated two-division champion Ilia Topuria on the White Home to seize the undisputed 155-pound throne.
After the June 14 slugfest, Gaethje stated he would take a while to determine if he was going to compete once more. The American has, nonetheless, acknowledged that since he’s competed twice in 2026, he would doubtlessly enter the octagon to defend his strap in 2027.
He’s proven curiosity in preventing prime contender Arman Tsarukyan subsequent or operating it again with Max Holloway. Gaethje additionally has Conor McGregor in his crosshairs, with “The Infamous” set to return to motion this weekend after a five-year layoff, to run it again towards Max Holloway in the primary occasion of UFC 329.
Will Justin Gaethje battle once more?
Earlier as we speak throughout an interview with UFC on TNT Sports, Justin Gaethje stated he nonetheless has not determined whether or not he’ll grasp up his gloves. He added that a number of massive fights are on the horizon, and he needs to see how they play out earlier than making a call.
“I haven’t decided but… Bunch of massive fights arising. We’ll see the way it works. I fought twice this yr. I by no means battle thrice in a yr… I’m going to relaxation my physique. I’ve just a few accidents… Relaxation my physique. See how these fights play out… See what’s up. I’m gonna take pleasure in being champ tho.”
Try Justin Gaethje’s feedback beneath:
As per insiders, since “The Spotlight” plans to battle once more subsequent yr, within the meantime, prime contender Arman Tsarukyan will run it again with BMF champ Charles Oliveira.
In the meantime, if Max Holloway beats “The Infamous” this weekend at UFC 329, he’s sport to maneuver right down to 155-pounds to problem Gaethje.
Conor McGregor, then again, has no real interest in transferring again right down to light-weight, though Gaethje needs to ‘punch him within the face.’
