Arman Tsarukyan believes Justin Gaethje shouldn't retire after winning the UFC title at the White House.

Gaethje focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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After winning the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) linear belt by defeating Ilia Topuria in the main fight of UFC White House, held last Sunday (14), in Washington DC (USA), Justin gaethje He stated that he does not intend to make an immediate decision about a possible retirement. However, for Arman TsarukyanThe new champion is still far from ending his MMA career and remains in a position to compete among the best in the division.

The Armenian praised the American's performance and stated that the veteran demonstrated he is in one of the best phases of his career. In Tsarukyan's view, the performance against Topuria was enough to dispel any speculation about a retirement from the octagon. 

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"He shouldn't retire because he looked so good. He's at his peak. He looks strong and fast. In good condition, a good chin. He's like a new version of..." Justin gaethje", revealed one of the category's top performers in an interview with Ariel Helwani's YouTube channel.

The statements are noteworthy because they come from an athlete who closely follows the elite of the lightweight division. Tsarukyan has already shared the octagon with names like Charles of the Bronx, at UFC 300, in April 2024, and is well aware of the level of demand required to remain competitive among the best in the world.

Before Ilia TopuriaGaethje displayed precisely the qualities highlighted by the Armenian. Besides withstanding pressure, the American managed to impose his rhythm throughout the fight and land the best strikes in the stand-up exchanges. His solid performance against an undefeated champion reinforced the impression that the veteran still has the fuel to remain at the highest level of the sport.

UFC White House Results

MAIN CARD – starting at 21 PM (Brasilia time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg):   Justin gaethje derrotou Ilia Topuria By knockout (corner stoppage) end of round 4 – Championship fight

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Alex Poatán By knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit derrotou Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4m08s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Michael chandler by knockout (punches) at 4m29s of R1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes derrotou Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2m42s of R2