Justin Gaethje has announced that he will take a six-month break from sparring after being knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300. Gaethje acknowledges that repeated concussions could impact his health and wants to prioritize his well-being. Despite the setback, he remains hopeful about potentially facing the winner of the upcoming title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Justin Gaethje, the former interim lightweight champion, plans to take a cautious approach to his return to the octagon following his devastating knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300. Gaethje, who suffered multiple injuries in the fight, including a broken nose and over 180 significant strikes, intends to focus on recovery and avoid physical contact for an extended period of at least six months. While he acknowledges his metaphorical readiness, he emphasizes the need to prioritize his physical well-being and avoid rushing back to training.
Aljamain Sterling’s unanimous decision victory over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300 has sparked a debate over whether he deserves to challenge the newly crowned BMF champion, Max Holloway. Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier believes Sterling’s performance at featherweight was worthy of a title shot, while former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark criticized the fight as “boring.” Sterling’s win marked his return to the octagon after a TKO loss to Sean O’Malley in August 2022.
