At 37, Justin Gaethje, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, must decide: defend his title against Arman Tsarukyan or Ilia Topuria, or retire after 17 performance bonuses in 16 fights. A complex decision blending sporting, financial, and family stakes.
To remember:
- Justin Gaethje, UFC lightweight champion, must choose between facing Arman Tsarukyan or accepting a rematch against Ilia Topuria.
- Family pressure, especially from his mother, is pushing Gaethje to consider retirement after his win at UFC Freedom 250.
- His fighting instinct, marked by 17 performance bonuses in 16 fights, drives him to defend his title one last time.