Justin Gaethje says he is willing to wait a year for a title shot and refutes the idea of ​​another fight

J. Gaethje in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

While campaigning to 'jump the queue' de Charles of the Bronx and become the next challenger for the belt Islam makhachev in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) of the UFC, Justin gaethje He has a plan in mind if the chosen one for the position is indeed a Brazilian: sit and wait.

In an interview given to North American ESPN, Justin gaethje He said he was willing to wait until October next year, if necessary, for a chance to fight for the category title.

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“If they want to put (Charles) Oliveira on, then I can face him in September or October next year. I have no problem waiting. Again, as I get older, I understand that from now until the time I face him I will be building strength, working on my gas, refining my skills. So I'm willing to take as long as they give me and I'll be much more prepared,” said the American.

Since he was defeated by Charles of the Bronx in a title fight in May 2022, Justin gaethje accumulate victories over Raphael Fiziev e Dustin poirier, the last valid for the UFC 'BMF' belt. With this, 'Highlight' believes that it has already done what is necessary for a new chance at the title.

“Who would I face? There is nobody. I did what needed to be done. I don’t know what else I could do”, he concluded.