If Justin Gaethje's next fight really is his last, the UFC has a problem. Chael Sonnen believes that if Gaethje is considering retirement, there's a very real possibility that his next fight could be his final appearance in the Octagon. And if that's the case, the stakes become even higher. The UFC doesn't want its champion walking away with the belt. That's where the potential matchups with Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria come into play. If Chael had to choose between the two as Gaethje's next opponent, he'd lean toward Paddy — largely because of the damage and recovery involved. But the bigger question is which fighter is actually equipped to take the belt away from Gaethje. Gaethje is one of the most dangerous punchers in the sport. His pressure, durability, and power make every matchup a problem, especially when there's a championship on the line. And if the UFC knows this could be his last fight, Chael believes the people making the matchup have one job: Get the belt back.