Justin Gaethje dismisses Charles Oliveira and sets his sights on the BMF belt: 'I hope Holloway wins'

Justin Gaethje won the BMF belt at UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Justin Gaethje has an ambitious dream. The American, who will fight for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 on January 24th, is already thinking about his next moves. Frankly, the athlete expressed his support for Max Holloway to beat Charles Oliveira , as he aims to settle a score with him.

Gaethje has revealed his interest in fighting for the 'BMF' (Baddest Motherfucker) belt again. The athlete, who previously held the symbolic title, lost the valuable object to 'Blessed'. Excited about what's to come in his career, the veteran is planning a rematch with his conqueror at UFC Casa Branca . And, for this scenario to be possible, 'The Highlight' needs to do his part, that is, get past Pimblett as well, and he hopes the Brazilian loses to the Hawaiian in March.

“Yes, I love (the fight between Max Holloway and Charles do Bronx ). I hope Max wins, I hope Ilia (Topuria) moves up a weight class and that I can fight Max at UFC Casa Branca , win the 'BMF' belt and the (linear lightweight) title,” Gaethje said in an interview with 'TNT Sports'.

‼️ Justin Gaethje says he wants a rematch with Max Holloway and hopes Max defeats Charles while Ilia moves up so he can compete against him at the White House

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In any case, despite his desire to fight Holloway again at UFC White House , Gaethje has not yet had his name confirmed for the highly anticipated event scheduled to take place in June.

UFC 324 fight schedule

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett – Title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes – Title fight

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva

PRELIMINARY CARD

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Natalia Silva vs. Roje Namajunas

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier x Andrey Pulyaev

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg.): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sulang Rangbo x Lawrence Lui

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller

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