contenders like Charles Oliveira<\/a> and Arman Tsarukyan are also pursuing a lightweight title shot against him.\u00a0<\/p>\nConsidering the variables at play, Georges St-Pierre stated, “You might not like what I’m about to, what I’m going to say. But if I were him (Gaethje) — because I like him…” The hosts chimed in and indicated that he’s talking about the possibility of Gaethje retiring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“GSP” concurred and highlighted that even former UFC flyweight champion and fellow MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson suggested that Gaethje should perhaps choose to retire on top.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Canadian combat sports icon said, “I heard Demetrious Johnson said it. But that’s what I would do. That would be an amazing ending. What else does he want to accomplish? He did it all.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Additionally, St-Pierre acknowledged that the lucrative paydays that champions generally accrue could motivate Gaethje to keep fighting. The retired MMA megastar emphasized, however, that one ought to prioritize health over money.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Rush” opined that although Gaethje could still beat many top-tier fighters if he keeps competing, the very fact that he’ll compete puts him at risk of losing.<\/p>\n
On that note, he explained that it’s extremely hard to retire from the sport while still at the top, as there’s the itch to keep taking one fight after another and test how far one could go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moreover, the 45-year-old suggested that he’s interacted with Gaethje, who appeared to be quite articulate despite all the damage he’s sustained in his lengthy MMA career.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He underlined that he’d love to see Gaethje maintain his good health and ride off into the sunset rather than risk putting his body through further wear and tear by competing in MMA.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The longtime Tristar Gym student underscored that America’s Gaethje winning the high-profile fight at the White House was magnificent and that it’s the kind of story movies are made on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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