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Justin Gaethje Calls Max Holloway KO a “Blessing,” Says It Fuels His Legacy

Gaethje reframed his loss in 2024 as motivation, saying, “Getting knocked out by Max was a blessing in disguise.” He added it will make “the story that I’m trying to write… that much more special.” Gaethje bounced back with Rafael Fiziev win in 2025 and at UFC 324 won the interim lightweight gold, keeping his title path alive despite late-career doubts.