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Matt Brown scoffs at anybody telling Justin Gaethje he should retire now: ‘What we’re doing is prize fighting’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Justin Gaethje plans to continue fighting after his upset UFC lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria, despite some calls for him to retire on a high note.
- Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown argues Gaethje should capitalize on his peak market value and pursue lucrative fights while he can.
- Brown highlights Gaethje’s opportunity to avenge past losses and defend his title against top contenders like Arman Tsarukyan, Max Holloway, or Charles Oliveira to enhance his legacy.
- While Gaethje is not yet considered among the all-time greatest pound-for-pound fighters, Brown believes he has nothing to lose by continuing and can solidify a new legacy with successful title defenses.
- Brown suggests Gaethje take time to recover before targeting a 2027 title defense streak, which could boost both his earnings and status as one of the sport’s most exciting fighters.
