Former `BMF` and interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has clearly stated that his next fight must be for the championship title.
Speaking recently at the 2025 Fanatics Fest, Gaethje discussed the current landscape of the 155-pound division and his plans for the future. He revealed that he intends to be cageside in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC 317 to watch the lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria, and he made it known that he is demanding a shot at challenging the winner.
