“Justin Gaethje May Never Fight Again” After UFC 300; Retirement Rumors Post Max Holloway KO Leaves MMA World Divided

Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje got over recently and Holloway came out as the champion of the BMF world. The 32-year-old went berserk with his punches at UFC 300 and now the title belongs to the “Blessed.” However, Holloway did not walk away unscathed because Gaethje has a reputation for annihilation with his strong striking game. Meanwhile, rumors are spreading in the UFC world that “The Highlight” is thinking of retirement.

Even though Max Holloway said that Gaethje packed in massive kicks which were “hard”, RJ Clifford thinks that Gaethje might retire. How did the fans react to this? 

Will Justin Gaethje take retirement?

An Instagram page decided to share a post by RJ Clifford from his X profile, where he commented on the Gaethje vs Holloway fight. The dejected Clifford remarked, “Justin Gaethje may never fight again. This was the perfect way to go. It’s morbid, I know, but Scarface had to end with Al Pacino felled by a hail of gunfire. Gaethje’s movie had to end face down on the canvas, for the BMF title, after giving us every ounce of himself.”

This was accompanied by the picture of “The Highlight” laying face first onto the octagon mat and possibly unconscious. However, even when Holloway managed to win this fight, he did admit that Gaethje landed kicks on his body, the sounds of which could be heard throughout the T Mobile Arena. He also mentioned, “He hits hard don’t get me wrong.. . .but his kicks brother that guy kicks like a donkey or something. I don’t know what… Kangaroo coming off his tail. The guy kicks hard.”

Despite the statements by “Blessed”, Geathje’s retirement rumors have surfaced and fans have divided opinions about the same.

Fans are in two minds about Gaethje’s retirement

“The Highlight” is a fan favorite for more than one reason. He is known to never back down from any fight and gives his best shot. He had a splendid college wrestling career before becoming a menacing MMA fighter. The 35-year-old also overcame serious eye problems to achieve an epic legacy at the UFC and WSOF. As the Instagram post containing Clifford’s tweet went viral, fans took to the comments section to express their views. While some believe he still has fuel left in him, others are convinced he will retire. 

“His career isn’t over grow up, jeez the MMA fan base is so dramatic 🤣”

“One more fight and I think he will retire, and what a fighter he has been brilliant.”

“Except in this case, he isn’t dead and will have an epic return.”

While some fans were ready to support his comeback, others were in distress because of his supposed retirement.

“Lamest and most irrational tweet of the weekend award goes to…..”

“No way. He’s gonna come back, in style.”

“The Highlight” released a statement after his loss saying that he was in, “great spirits with my family.” He even congratulated Holloway, to which “Blessed” complimented the fighter. So maybe the fans who think that he will come back are right?

“you guys don’t have to do this to me tonight.”

“Gaethje will not retire just yet. I believe he will fight for at most another two years.”

What are your thoughts about Justin Geathje’s potential retirement? Drop your views in the comments.