“No Matter What…”- Justin Gaethje Lays Bare His Intention About UFC LW Championship Fight Post Dustin Poirier Bout for BMF at UFC 291

‘The Highlight’ shares his ambitions! Prepare to be stunned – it’s less than a week until UFC 291. The main highlight on this card is the BMF title clash between Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier – the two Lightweight powerhouses. Ahead of their much-hyped bout, Justin has taken fans by surprise – revealing his intentions about his championship ambitions.

In a recent interview, the #4 Lightweight shed light on his plans for the BMF title. Moreover, the 34-year-old even backtracked on his “stupid” BMF title claims. According to ‘The Highlight’s new outlook, the BMF title aids to add to a fighter’s legacy. In the same vein, Gaethje believes that there’s an intriguing prospect for the winner of this BMF title clash.

Justin Gaethje’s championship outlook and road to Championship Glory

‘The Highlight’ recently sat down with TMZSports to give his take on the BMF title bout. What’s more – the 34-year-old also shared his ambitions for the championship title. When asked about the significance of the bout in terms of contendership, Gaethje stated,

“I’m not too worried about that right now. He’s the number two ranked guy in the world. I’m the number three ranked guy in the world. I think no matter what it’s a given that the winner of this fight will fight the winner of the fight in October…”

Gaethje acknowledges the high rankings of both himself and his opponent, Dustin Poirier. He firmly believes that regardless of the outcome, the winner of the BMF title clash will have a strong case for a future championship fight. The possibility of facing the winner of the fight in October is on the horizon for the victor of the UFC 291 main event.

Moreover, he further elaborates on the potential timeline for a championship fight, saying, “If one of us is able to go in there and get a quick knockout and take no damage, then there’s a slight possibility that maybe we’ll be ready for October but we’ll see…”

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The 34-year-old fighter is pragmatic about the path to a championship opportunity. He declares that a quick and decisive victory at UFC 291 could expedite the journey toward a title shot. However, he remains cautious, recognizing the importance of staying healthy and avoiding damage in the process.

In conclusion, Justin Gaethje’s recent interview has laid bare his intentions about his championship ambitions. It is clear that “The Highlight” is focused on carving his path toward championship glory. What do you make of ‘The Highlight’s opinions? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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