Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev

Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with big UFC 313 win
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into the title opportunity with an impressive showing against Fiziev. Gaethje edged out Fiziev by majority decision at UFC 286.
Justin Gaethje claims 5 UFC stars rejected fight, Dustin Poirier says otherwise
Justin Gaethje says several fighters *understandably* turned him down at UFC 313. The former BMF titleholder was set to go to war with Dan Hooker next week in Las Vegas until a hand injury pulled "Hangman" from the lightweight bout altogether.
Justin Gaethje clears up confusion after controversially naming five fighters who ‘said no’ to UFC 313
Arman Tsaryukan was the first UFC star who denied turning down a short-notice fight with Gaethje – but he did admit to asking for the bout at a catchweight before Fiziev agreed to make 156lbs. Dustin Poirier also hit back at Gaethje for suggesting that he shied away from a short-notice trilogy fight.
UFC 313: Justin Gaethje now faces Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event
Justin Gaethje became the BMF when he knocked out Dustin Poirier back in the summer of 2023. Gaethje was next in line to face Islam Makhachev, but the UFC came calling and asked if he’d fight Max Holloway at UFC 300 for the BMF title.
UFC Lightweight Bitter After Missing Out On Justin Gaethje Fight: ‘Strikers Have Always Feared Wrestlers!’
Mateusz Gamrot reacts to Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev rematch at UFC 313, and slamming the UFC’s decision to overlook him.
Justin Gaethje makes surprising retirement admission ahead of UFC 313 rematch
Justin Gaethje will make his Octagon return almost a full year removed from his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300. After taking a long hiatus following the buzzer-beating knockout, Gaethje understands what’s on the line at UFC 313 if the previous result is replicated in Las Vegas.
Dan Hooker explains injury that cost him Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 313
About last night... lightweight contender Dan Hooker broke his left hand as well as the Internet with his official withdrawal from UFC 313.
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Latest Justin Gaethje Fight Details That Was Rejected By The UFC
Arman Tsarukyan shares details of a Justin Gaethje fight that was rejected by the UFC, shedding light on what happened behind the scenes.
UFC 313: Justin Gaethje Gets New Opponent, Faces Rafael Fiziev In Lightweight Rematch
Rafael Fiziev has agreed to step in to face Justin Gaethje in a rematch on less than two weeks' notice at UFC 313 on March 8.
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Justin Gaethje reportedly vows to compete at UFC 313 despite Dan Hooker’s injury: “I’ll fight any of those guys”
Despite Dan Hooker suffering a broken hand, Justin Gaethje fully intends on fighting at UFC 313 next month in Las Vegas.
UFC 313: Dan Hooker out for bout against Justin Gaethje due to hand injury
Dan Hooker has announced that he is out against Justin Gaethje due to injury. Here is how the card stands and how to watch ...
Who should replace Dan Hooker against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313?
Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker, one of the hottest fights of the year, is no longer taking place next weekend in Las Vegas ...
Justin Gaethje gets new UFC 313 opponent as Rafael Fiziev steps in for rematch
Justin Gaethje will still compete at UFC 313 in Las Vegas, but it’ll be Rafael Fiziev instead of Dan Hooker who faces him.
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Remembering His KO Loss, Justin Gaethje Embraces ‘Live by the Sword’ Mentality Ahead of UFC 313 War
Justin Gaethje reveals he will once more go out on his shield if needs be in his UFC 313 rematch with Rafael Fiziev next ...