Justin Gaethje won't retire from MMA after his victory at UFC Freedom 250.
He earned a fourth-round corner stoppage TKO against Ilia Topuria this month.
What happened?
Gaethje admitted the idea of retirement had been on his mind but promised his mother he wouldn't make a rash decision.
Less than a week after the event, Gaethje has decided it's not the right time to hang up his gloves.
Why it matters for Justin Gaethje
Gaethje has come to the conclusion that he's not done fighting yet.
He stated, "Right now, I'm planning on continuing fighting" on "The JRE MMA Show" with Joe Rogan.
What comes next?
Gaethje has several potential opponents, including Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira, or the winner of the UFC 329 headliner between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
He won't consider an immediate rematch with Topuria, saying "He doesn't get a rematch" due to quitting twice.
Gaethje feels there's some business to discuss with the UFC brass first.
He has been vocal about his contract situation and desire to be compensated for his track record.
Gaethje thinks he deserves greater purses going forward and some form of equity.
He stated, "I'm in a place where I deserve to be compensated for what I have done" on the show with Rogan.
Gaethje has earned 17 bonuses in 16 UFC fights and has the most Fight of the Night honors in company history.
He delivered phenomenal performances at UFC 300, UFC 324, and now this.
Gaethje wants the UFC to give him equity in a company so he can build passive income.
He believes he needs to be compensated for what he's done, not just what he's going to do.
The future is uncertain for Gaethje, but one thing is clear: he's not retiring yet.
He's planning to continue fighting and discussing his contract with the UFC.
Gaethje's next fight is still unknown, but he's sure to be a top contender.
He's proven himself to be one of the best in the lightweight division.
Gaethje's victory at UFC Freedom 250 was a significant win for him.
He became the undisputed lightweight champion and proved he's still a force to be reckoned with.
Gaethje's decision to continue fighting is a welcome one for fans.
He's an exciting fighter to watch, and his performances are always highly anticipated.
The UFC will likely be discussing Gaethje's contract soon.
He's made it clear that he wants to be compensated for his achievements and have some form of equity.
Gaethje's future in the UFC is bright, and fans can't wait to see what's next.
He's a talented fighter with a lot to offer, and his continued presence in the sport is a positive thing.