Charles of the Bronx submits Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Justin gaethje He wants to reclaim his title as the 'toughest guy' in the UFC. The American is fighting for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against Paddy Pimblett No. UFC 324on January 24th, but his plans go further: he's aiming for the undisputed title in the category and is already planning a duel against the winner of Charles of the Bronx x Max Holloway through the “BMF” belt.
In an interview with 'Submission Radio', Gaethje stated that he sees a favorable scenario if Ilia Topuria Move up a weight class. According to the American, this move would pave the way for him to win the lightweight belt, as well as a possible rematch against Holloway or Charles of the Bronx, who will face each other at UFC 326 for the BMF title.
“If Ilia moved up a weight class, I would be the champion. I think that would open the possibility of me having a rematch against Holloway or Oliveira, regaining my belt and the BMF belt,” he said. Justin gaethje.
Justin Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for interim UFC title
After Ilia Topuria After announcing a career break to address personal matters, Dana White moved forward with the division's planning and confirmed the matchup between Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. The fight will be the main attraction of UFC 324, an event that inaugurates the billion-dollar partnership between Ultimate and Paramount.
Ilia Topuria may abandon UFC lightweight title
Ilia Topuria poses with two UFC belts after victory against Charles of the Bronx. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
Even with a line of challengers waiting for him and without having yet made his first title defense, Ilia Topuria He has already made it clear that he wants to move up to welterweight (up to 77 kg) to pursue a third title against Islam makhachevIf the change in weight class goes through, the winner of Gaethje vs. Pimblett will inherit the title of undisputed lightweight champion.
Justin Gaethje was defeated by Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway.
Max Holloway strike Justin gaethje No. UFC 300. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his second attempt to win the lightweight belt, Justin gaethje faced Charles of the Bronx in the main fight of UFC 274On that occasion, the Brazilian finished the American in the first round with a rear-naked choke.
Later, in UFC 300Gaethje lost the BMF belt after being outmatched by the high volume and speed of... Max Holloway, being knocked out in the last second of the fifth round.
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