Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has stated he is not retiring yet and is eager to fight Conor McGregor. He plans to closely watch McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, believing its outcome will determine if their long-awaited clash becomes a reality.
Ilia Topuria suffered a severe defeat and was hospitalized after a brutal fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 250. The previously unbeaten champion's face was badly injured, leading to the fight being stopped after the fourth round. Gaethje ruled out an immediate rematch.
Islam Makhachev responded to Ilia Topuria's loss at UFC 250, where Justin Gaethje became the new lightweight champion. Makhachev alluded to Topuria's previous criticisms and praised Gaethje's hard-earned victory.
President Trump celebrated his birthday and Flag Day with a UFC event on the White House lawn, attended by thousands. The event, costing $60m, featured fighter Justin Gaethje winning the lightweight championship. A lawsuit to cancel the fight was denied, though polls indicated public skepticism.
