Justin Gaethje (Image credits: Getty Images)

Justin Gaethje has opened up about his potential return to the octagon following his defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 300 on April 13.

In the last moments of the historic UFC 300 pay-per-view event, Gaethje was brutally knocked out by Holloway. In the fight’s final seconds, ‘Blessed’ invited ‘The Highlight’ to square up in the middle of the octagon for one last round of action, even though it was clear that he was ahead on the scorecards.

With just one second left in the fifth and final round, the exchange resulted in a brutal knockout that sent Justin Gaethje sprawling. During a recent appearance on the LeBatardShow, Gaethje spoke about his return to the octagon, saying:

”I could do cardio, I can stay in shape, that’s what I want to try and do — especially [with] the older I get, the harder it is to get back to the best shape of my life, so I want to stay active. Obviously the physical contact is going to be limited for quite some time, just because I want to preserve myself. … I think six months, at least, before I get back to taking shots. But that doesn’t say that I wont be training the whole time.”

Check out Gaethje’s comments below (18:22):

 

Will Justin Gaethje recover from the knockout?

In the past, we have seen many fighters change after a brutal knockout. That seems to be Justin Gaethje’s main worry.

While nothing can be said with certainty, it remains to be seen how Gaethje’s body is following his loss to Holloway. That said, he should certainly take some time off and recover fully.