J. Gaethje weighing in for the UFC (Photo: Instagram / @justin_gaethje)
After an important victory over Raphael Fiziev No. UFC 286, Justin gaethje He is already planning his next step in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). The former interim champion said that the most obvious thing, aiming for a title fight, would be a rematch with Dustin poirier and stated that he is capable of knocking out the Russian Islam makhachev, current owner of the linear belt.
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“I think that’s the obvious choice…Dustin (Poirier). He's number two now, I gave the new guys a chance and proved that I'm elite, and now I need to face elite athletes to be able to fight for the belt. I think Poirier is the obvious choice. I think the loser of Dariush and Do Bronx is also an option. But other than those two, I don't see an option,” Gaethje told 'TMZ'.
With an eye on a possible title shot, Justin speculated on how he could beat the current champion Islam makhachev.
“Obviously, using a lot of grappling. I'm not going to become better at grappling than him now, but with the cardiovascular endurance I have, to win this fight comfortably that would be the main focus. I think I can knock him out. I think I can knock out anyone with the 'power' I have”, concluded Justin.
Number three in the lightweight rankings, 'The Highlight' is coming off a crucial victory over the prospect Raphael Fiziev No. UFC 286, in London (ING). An MMA professional since 2011, Gaethe has a record of 24 triumphs and four setbacks in the sport.
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