Justin Gaethje recalls his loss to Charles Oliveira and states: 'I wasn't submitted'

Justin gaethje reveals what he learned from Charles of the BronxPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram @justin_gaethje/Charles of the Bronx/SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Justin gaethje will be one of the main attractions of the UFC 324 main event, when he faces Paddy Pimblett In a fight for the interim lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). On the eve of the event, scheduled for January 24th in Las Vegas (USA), the American recalled one of the most memorable and painful moments of his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

During the UFC 324 media day, Gaethje participated in a conversation with Michael Bisping And the two ended up identifying with each other when talking about defeats suffered in title fights. When commenting on the setback for Charles of the BronxThe former interim champion made a point of contextualizing how he was defeated by the Brazilian.

“I wasn’t submitted by Oliveira (Charles) because of his jiu-jitsu; I fell and then he took my back,” the American recalled.

Justin gaethje and Michael Bisping could report to each other's losses 😅

Justin: “I didn't get subbed by Oliveira because of his jiu-jitsu; I got dropped, and then he took my back.”

Michael: “I totally got it. When I fought GSP, it was the punch that he hit me with. I didn't… pic.twitter.com/x1B2WWFeYA

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 22, 2026

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The statement resonated with Bisping, who brought up his own experience against Georges St-Pierre. “I understand perfectly. When I fought GSP (St-Pierre), it was the punch he threw at me. I didn't know where I was, and the next minute he was behind me, choking me,” responded the former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg).

The fight mentioned by Michael took place at UFC 217 in November 2017. Georges St-Pierre submitted the Englishman in the third round, winning the middleweight title and making history as one of the few champions in two different weight classes.

Charles do Bronx's victory against Justin Gaethje

Gaethje and the Bronx faced off on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274In a fight for the vacant lightweight title, the Brazilian had been stripped of the title for failing to make weight, making only the American eligible for the belt. Justin ended up being defeated by a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Now, Gaethje tries to leave the past behind and focuses on the challenge against Paddy PimblettA victory at UFC 324 could put the American back on top of the division and, once again, in a privileged position in the race for the undisputed lightweight title.