https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-againContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-again#u21169Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:20:58 +0000UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje intends to defend his 155-pound belt. He has rejected rumors of retirement following his victory over Ilia Topuria. Gaethje stated he maintained hope of winning the title despite previous losses.What's confirmed:Justin Gaethje is the UFC lightweight champion.Gaethje plans to defend his title at 155 lbs.Gaethje said he "never really lost hope" of winning the championship belt at 155 lbs despite his losses. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-again#u15101Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:01:14 +0000Justin Gaethje plans to continue fighting after defeating Ilia Topuria for the lightweight championship. He has dismissed current talk of retirement. The champion intends to defend his 155-pound title.What's confirmed:Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria.Gaethje is planning to fight again.Gaethje has no plans to retire from the UFC. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-againhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ufc-lightweight-champion-justin-gaethje-planning-to-fight-again#u10112Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:01:52 +0000Justin Gaethje is the new UFC lightweight champion after defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje has stated he has no plans to retire and intends to fight again. He is unlikely to return to competition in 2026 and is eyeing a 2027 return.What's confirmed:Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 to become the UFC lightweight champion.Gaethje plans to fight again and has no plans to retire.Gaethje is unlikely to fight again in 2026.Gaethje stated that Ilia Topuria does not deserve an immediate rematch.Still unconfirmed:Gaethje is eyeing a return in 2027.Gaethje wants pa