Justin gaethje and Ali Abdelaziz after UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @aliabdelaziz
Justin gaethje He recently indicated that he could end of career He would say he didn't have the chance to fight for the UFC belt, a statement that surprised fans and generated repercussions behind the scenes. He was scheduled for the main event of... UFC 324, in a match valid for the interim lightweight title against Paddy PimblettThe American publicly pressured the organization by raising the possibility of retirement, but has now backtracked to explain the context of the situation.
In an interview with 'UFC on TNT', Justin gaethje He revealed that the controversy was heavily influenced by his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, and admitted that the threat to hang up his gloves arose in a moment of emotion. According to the former BMF champion, he ended up taking the situation personally and believed he deserved a bigger opportunity, which ultimately resulted in the desired outcome.
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“I definitely got what I asked for. Actually, it was my manager who put me in this situation. I probably even said it myself (retiring), we are emotional beings and we get attached to personal things. I take everything personally and I thought I deserved something,” he said. Justin gaethje.
Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324
Justin gaethje e Paddy Pimblett face each other in the main fight of the UFC 324, in a duel valid for the lightweight division belt (up to 70,3 kg). The fight was confirmed after Ilia Topuria Announcing a career break to resolve personal issues, UFC president Dana White set the interim fight date for January 24th.
The organization expects the winner of this duel to later face Topuria in a title unification bout.
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