Dana avoids pinning, but indicates that Gaethje could face the winner of 'Do Bronx x Poirier'

J. Gaethje defeated M. Chandler in the UFC 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After winning an epic battle against Michael chandler No. UFC 268, Justin gaethje may have stamped his passport for a new lightweight belt fight (up to 70,3kg.). In a press conference held after this Saturday's show (6), the president of Ultimate, Dana White, avoided making a point, but indicated that the North American could face the winner of Charles of the Bronx e Dustin poirier, who face each other in December.

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"That makes sense. Let’s see what happens”, White limited himself, with a tone of optimism.

This weekend, Justin returned to the Octagon after more than a year of inactivity. In his last performance, the athlete ended up being surpassed by the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov in a battle to unify the group title under 70,3kg.

To regain his winning path, Gaethje did not have an easy time. The former interim champion and Michael chandler They gave fans one of the best fights of the 2021 season, decided on points, after a 15-minute 'war'.

With the achievement, Justin defended second position in the category. Today, the fighter is second only to Poirier and the champion, Do Bronx.