Justin gaethje won the BMF belt in UFC 291. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Aware of the difficult probability of Justin gaethje become the next challenger for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.), Max Holloway He wasted no time and made a friendly challenge to the BMF champion. Despite the attempt, the Hawaiian received an unusual response from his compatriot, who declared that he liked it enough to not want to punch the Hawaiian. Despite his speech, the athlete did not refuse to fight.
“I would say Holloway, but I never want to fight Holloway, so… I don't know. I just don't want to punch him. I just don't, it's not necessary. I like him a lot. I like him. He's a good guy. I don't know him personally, but I'm a fan of his. Yes, I wouldn't rather punch him, but if I have to punch him... I don't expect mercy in there and I don't give any, so whoever fights me, that's what they are, but I'd rather not,” Gaethje said in an interview with ESPN.
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Looking for a duel against Islam makhachev, the North American stated that, if necessary, he will wait for the outcome of the duel between the Russian and Do Bronx. Fueled by two consecutive victories, the fighter became 'BMF' champion in his last fight against Dustin poirier.
after the UFC 294, Dana White stated that the ideal would be to hold a rematch between Do Bronx x Makhachev, but avoided making a decision on the future of the lightweight champion. Despite the situation, the Russian declared that he is willing to face whoever Ultimate prefers.
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