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Justin Gaethje says five lightweights turned down UFC 313 fight; two respond
Arman Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who pulled out of his title fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 just one day prior, clarifies that he was willing to face Gaethje on short notice – but in a catchweight bout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justin Gaethje Wants Islam Makhachev Next: “Always shooting for Makhachev”
The UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje was meant to face Dan Hooker at UFC 313 but since hooker pulled out because of a hand injury, Gaethje will now face Rafael Fiziev for a rematch. The highlight looks forward to locking horns with the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev next.
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 after a broken hand forced Hooker off the card. It's currently unknown at this time if Gaethje will fight a short-notice replacement or at another event.
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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 ...
‘Live by the sword’ – Justin Gaethje responds to concern over unseen footage of frightening knockout that left him shaking
Justin Gaethje says his brutal knockout defeat to Max Holloway is a stark reminder about the dangers that come with being a ...
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"Concerned for his health" - MMA veteran issues harsh reality check on Justin Gaethje's fighting style ahead of UFC 313
Former UFC fighter Josh Thomson has expressed concern regarding Justin Gaethje's fighting style ahead of 'The Highlight's' return at UFC 313.
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Hooker Undergoes Surgery For Mangled Mitt
UFC lightweight Dan Hooker undergoes surgery for the injury that booted him from the UFC 313 fight card on March 8 in Las ...
UFC 313 'Embedded,' No. 1: Archer Alex Pereira takes aim at combat-themed photo shoot
On the first episode of the UFC’s behind-the-scenes “Embedded” feature, champ Alex Pereira does his pre-fight photo shoot.
UFC 313 Fighter Takes a Risk Moving Up in Weight for High Stakes Bout
UFC 313 is shaping up to be a night to remember, with the fights set to shine just as bright as the Las Vegas Strip. The ...
Justin Gaethje talks KO loss to Max Holloway, will retire ‘if it happens again'
Justin Gaethje knows the implications of another KO loss. Gaethje has been in war after war since arriving to the UFC in 2017, most recently at UFC 300 where "The Highlight" ended up on Max Holloway's ...