Justin Gaethje: Decisions on His Next Fight Amidst Injuries and Age
Justin Gaethje, UFC lightweight champion, has shared insights into when he'll decide on his next fight. Following his title victory at UFC Freedom 250, Gaethje, a long-time competitor in mixed martial arts, faces questions about potential retirement. However, as the current champion, he remains a target for contenders like Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria.
Speaking on the “Flagrant Podcast,” Gaethje addressed the speculation surrounding his future. “Everyone’s like, ‘You f*cking fight Arman,'” he stated. “I don’t know what the f*ck – I have injuries I have to take care of. I haven’t made a decision – but I am 37 years old. My first fight was in 2008. I’ve had 40 fights, including my amateur fights, so I don’t know.”
He clarified that his hesitation isn't a refusal to fight Arman Tsarukyan. “It’s not that I don’t want to fight Arman, it really isn’t,” Gaethje said. “He’s the next in line; if and when I defend this championship, that will be who I fight. I just don’t know. Right now, I have a deep bruise in my knee. Still can’t punch with my hand. We’re three months removed from my last fight. I gave a lot of myself for this fight in January. In June, luckily I came out on top, but it cost me a lot, so I need to recover. I need to rest my brain because a lot of training went into those fights.
“I’m just going to enjoy being the champion for the rest of the year. I’m going to make a business decision and a life decision whenever the time comes.”
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