Justin Gaethje's 'lifelong mission' within reach at UFC 274
May 4, 2022 · "And then, you know, getting passed over when I felt like I was the candidate that should be fighting for the belt, having been the last guy that held the interim title and being ranked number two," Gaethje (23-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) added, referencing the fight last May during which Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA, 20-8 UFC)filled the vacant spot as champion in the lightweight division following Khabib ...
UFC rankings: Justin Gaethje returns to pound-for-pound list
Jul 31, 2023 · Gaethje now sits at No. 2, behind only No. 1 contender Charles Oliveira, while Poirier falls to No. 3. An additional change to the pound-for-pound list sees Alex Pereira (8-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) move up one position and into a tie at No. 10 with former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka .
Revenge Rewind: Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje clash again, this ...
Jul 24, 2023 · The official UFC description for the "Best Fights of 2018" runner-up states, "Everyone expected a war out of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, and they got everything they asked for and more." Poirier and Gaethje have been known warriors that produce the type of entertainment that MMA fans can't get enough of, and on July 29 in Salt Lake City ...
5 of the best knockouts of 2024 - MMA Underground
Dec 28, 2024 · Max Holloway KOs Justin Gaethje, UFC 300 The number one position on our best-of list is a no-brainer and has been universally agreed upon as the best knockout of 2024. With just seconds remaining in their five-round war, Max Holloway pointed his finger at the center of the Octagon to urge Justin Gaethje to engage with him.
5 of the best fights of 2024 - MMA Underground
Dec 28, 2024 · The BMF title has been a hotly debated topic amongst MMA fans since it was introduced. However, the fight between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje might just be the exact example of what a BMF fight should be. With just seconds remaining in the fight, Holloway pointed to the canvas and then laid Gaethje right on it.
Justin Gaethje: If I beat Khabib Nurmagomedov AND Conor …
Sep 25, 2020 · UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje fights division champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, in the main event of UFC 254 on Saturday. During a recent interview
Justin Gaethje is in full control of his emotions ahead of UFC 286: 'I ...
Mar 17, 2023 · UFC lightweight believes his strength and discipline will be too much for Rafael Fiziev to handle on Saturday in London.
Justin Gaethje talks Khabib Nurmagomedov and damage
Oct 16, 2020 · Justin Gaethje has a history of fighting as if his priority is exchanging damage until the other man falls. From some perspectives, it's a wise cho
Yianni Diakomihalis following Justin Gaethje's lead in move to MMA
May 6, 2022 · Much is made of Gaethje's All-American status when he was wrestling at the University of Northern Colorado, and although Diakomihalis wasn't watching Gaethje on the mat in real time, a few YouTube searches showed him that "The Highlight's" knack for action didn't start in the cage. He was a fighter's fighter before he was even fighting.
10 best UFC fights of all-time including Shogun/Henderson
Nov 29, 2021 · The April 2018 scrap between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje was a showcase of not only why they are two elite lightweights in UFC history but are some of the toughest fighters in the promotion ever. Over the four-round bout, Gaethje chopped away at Poirier's legs as "The Diamond" blasted his opponent's head with thumping punches.