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Justin Gaethje’s Retirement Condition Explained as Dana White Faces UFC Dilemma

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, JUL 23 – Justin Gaethje, ranked No. 3, refuses to fight No. 9 Paddy Pimblett and demands a lightweight title shot or will consider retirement, citing UFC's failure to follow merit-based matchmaking.

Could another major retirement be looming in the lightweight division after Dustin Poirier’s exit? All signs point to yes. Let’s not forget—Justin Gaethje made it clear that if the UFC didn’t give him a shot at the title, he’d seriously consider walking away from the sport. However, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen feels there’s one condition that could force Gaethje to take that decision. The question on everyone’s mind now is who gets the next …

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wrestling-world.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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