UFC legend advises Justin Gaethje to retire after UFC White House victory.

Johnson promotes YouTube channel. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/MightyMouse

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The historic victory of Justin gaethje about Ilia Topuria No. UFC White HouseThe event, held last Sunday (14) in Washington DC (USA), led one of the greatest legends of MMA to make a surprising recommendation to the new lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg). For Demetrious JohnsonThe American should seize the moment and end his career at his peak.

On his YouTube channel, the former UFC flyweight champion stated that Gaethje has nothing left to prove in the sport after winning the division's undisputed title and defeating one of the most dominant fighters today. In the view of the organization's record holder for title defenses, the veteran has reached the peak of his career and has the opportunity to end his competitive journey as champion without having to expose himself to the risks of new fights.

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There is nothing left to Justin gaethje He's made a lot of money, he's the undisputed lightweight champion. The best thing Gaethje can do is retire. He should retire with this incredible victory against a legend like... Ilia Topuria“Johnson declared.

The former champion takes into account not only the current titleholder's current sporting performance, but also the accumulated wear and tear of a career marked by battles inside the octagon. Known for his intense and violent fights, Gaethje built his reputation facing some of the biggest names in the division. For Demetrious, leaving the competition after winning the title and defeating an undefeated rival would be the ideal way to preserve his health and consolidate an already established legacy.

“You retire at your peak, save your brain cells, and leave the scene in peace. You beat one of the best athletes, you gave him his first real defeat,” concluded the UFC Hall of Famer and widely considered one of the greatest fighters of all time.

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