Justin Gaethje won’t be short of fight offers after shocking the world at UFC Freedom 250.
The new UFC lightweight champion sensationally stopped Ilia Topuria at the White House on Sunday evening.
Now, talk has turned to who Justin Gaethje will fight next after finally achieving his dream of becoming a true UFC champion.
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Charles Oliveira calls out Justin Gaethje
Charles Oliveira has offered Justin Gaethje the chance to win another belt after UFC Freedom 250.
The BMF titleholder wants to do a two-belt rematch with Gaethje, whom he famously submitted inside one round four years ago.
“BMF and #UFC lightweight belt – let’s make history,” Oliveira tweeted on Monday.
“Deal? Winner takes all…@Justin_Gaethje”
#BMF and #UFC lightweight belt – let's make historyDeal?Winner takes all…@Justin_Gaethje pic.twitter.com/sc9crX8SHS— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) June 15, 2026
Oliveira hasn’t fought since outpointing Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt at UFC 326 in March.
‘Do Bronx’ appears to be in contention for a lightweight title shot after picking up two wins since getting knocked out by Ilia Topuria last June.
Justin Gaethje rules out immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria
Justin Gaethje shortened his list of potential opponents following the UFC White House main event.
‘The Highlight’ ruled out giving Ilia Topuria an immediate rematch during a post-fight interview.
“I am such a huge fan of this kid, but where do you go from here? It’s gonna be very tough to climb back from that,” Gaethje told Paramount+.
“I would say definitely not a rematch. I mean, I made him quit on the stool. I was winning three rounds to one. In any election, that’s a domination.”
Topuria’s exclusion means Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan are the front-runners for the next UFC lightweight title shot.
Gaethje will celebrate, rest, and recover before deciding what his next MMA move will be.
2026-06-16 00:00:00
