A fight with Max Holloway was not Justin Gaethje’s first choice for his return to the Octagon at UFC 300.
Earlier this month, UFC CEO Dana White revealed that ‘The Highlight’ would put his BMF title on the line against the former featherweight champion. The announcement came with a lot of fanfare, but it admittedly left Gaethje a little disappointed considering everyone, himself included, believed his next fight would be for lightweight gold.
“It’s always funny how it works out,” Gaethje said in an interview with Kevin Iole.