Matt Brown scoffs at anybody telling Justin Gaethje he should retire now: ‘What we’re doing is prize fighting’
Former UFC fighter Matt Brown argues that Justin Gaethje should continue his fighting career to maximize his earnings rather than retiring after his recent win. Brown emphasizes that prize fighting is a business and Gaethje currently holds significant leverage.
Why it matters
The discussion reflects the broader debate in combat sports regarding athlete longevity, financial incentives, and legacy.
Justin Gaethje has hinted that he plans to continue fighting after his stunning upset over Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House card, but there are still plenty of fighters, fans, and critics who believe he should walk away now while he’s on top of the sport.
It’s been well documented that Gaethje’s dream was becoming undisputed UFC lightweight champion and now he’s finally accomplished that goal. But retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown thinks it’s crazy that anybody is telling Gaethje to walk away right now when he’s poised to make arguably the biggest paydays of his entire career.
“That’s what we talk about all the time on here — don’t forget what we’re doing is prize fighting,” Brown said on The Fighter vs. The Writer. “Justin’s value is higher than it’s ever been. Take advantage of this shit while you can.”
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