At the recent 2025 Fanatics Fest, former “BMF” and interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje articulated his future plans, stating unequivocally that his next bout “has to be the champion.”
Discussing the current landscape of the 155-pound division and his position within it, Gaethje disclosed that he intends to be present cageside this Saturday in Las Vegas for UFC 317. He will be there to closely observe the lightweight championship clash between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria, positioning himself to challenge the victor for the title.
