According to Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, the third-ranked UFC fighter will announce his retirement if he is not given a shot at a title.
Gaethje looks to face off against the winner of UFC 317.
Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0) and former lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira (35-10, 1 NC) will fight for the vacant 155-pound title at UFC 317 on June 28 during the UFC’s annual International Fight Week. Islam Makhachev (27-1) vacated the title to move up to the welterweight division in an effort to become a two-division titleholder.
Ali Abdelaziz said, “Justin Gaethje fight the (UFC 317) winner.