Justin Gaethje plans to 'enjoy being [UFC] champion' for rest of 2026. Where does that leave lightweight?
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What happened
UFC lightweight champ Justin Gaethje says he doesn't know who or even if he'll fight again, but it won't be this year. That leaves a lot of contenders in limbo.
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