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Justin Gaethje weighs in on October’s UFC 280 main event: “I’m 100 percent confident that Islam will not dominate Charles”
Justin Gaethje has some strong opinions about the upcoming UFC vacant lightweight title fight between former champion, Charles Oliveira, and top contender, Islam Makhachev. The bout is scheduled for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi as the main event of UFC 280. Gaethje spoke with various members of the MMA media during a guest fighter scrum […]
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Chael Sonnen: ‘Khabib was telling the truth!’ ‘The American Gangster’ recalls Gaethje armbar incident
Chael Sonnen has backed up Khabib Nurmagomedov’s story of what went down at the end of his infamous retirement fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Khabib submitted ‘the Highlight’ with a triangle choke in the second round. The Dagestani had the opportunity to finish the fight with an armbar but later admitted that he […]
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Report | Justin Gaethje returns to the Octagon against Michael Chandler
An unbelievably exciting clash is in the works for the lightweight division as former title contender Justin Gaethje is going to lock horns with newly-signed Michael Chandler. The news was originally reported by ESPN journalist Ariel Helwani on Monday, during his podcast with former light heavyweight and heavyweight belt-holder Daniel Cormier. In my house relaxing […]
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Dan Hooker responds to Justin Gaethje predicting Dustin Poirier victory
This weekend’s main event will be a big matchup between highly-ranked lightweights Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker, and neither of them are underestimating the other. Recently, UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje predicted that Poirier will “merk” Hooker in their fight, and now “The Hangman” has responded. During an interview with Submission Radio, Hooker was asked […]
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Justin Gaethje shares prediction for UFC 249 fight with Tony Ferguson
With his interim lightweight title main event fight coming up against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Justin Gaethje is looking to continue doing what he’s been known for throughout his career. Of his 21 professional wins, 18 of them have come by way of knockout, including his last three knockouts in his last three fights, […]
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Dustin Poirier understands why he wasn’t selected to replace Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249
Dustin Poirier has said that he understands why he wasn’t the man chosen to replace Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC 249 main event. When Nurmagomedov’s removal from the UFC 249 card was confirmed, speculation began regarding who may be the man to replace him on the seemingly doomed card. Poirier was one of several fighters […]
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Dana White says Justin Gaethje is not next in line for a title shot
As things begin to pick up for the UFC in 2020, several fights have been made throughout the first quarter of the year and that includes a lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and top-contender Tony Ferguson. While this is the UFC’s fifth attempt at making a fight between both fighters, other contenders like […]
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Justin Gaethje: “I’m the guy waiting for the title shot”
With reports of a lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov being booked for April 2020 and other lightweight fights being announced recently, top contender Justin Gaethje is without a scheduled fight, and he seems to be okay with that. Business has picked up in a major way in the UFC’s lightweight division […]
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Justin Gaethje responds to Dan Hooker’s call-out
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has rejected the idea of a fight against divisional rival Dan Hooker after the Kiwi star called him out. Gaethje (21-2) is coming off the back of a big win over Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone last month which served as his third straight first round knockout, bringing his UFC record to […]
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Justin Gaethje doubles down on ‘Irish f**k’ Conor McGregor
Justin Gaethje is preparing for a big fight with Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Vancouver this weekend, but he has his future plans laid out — which could include a showdown with Conor McGregor. Justin Gaethje spoke to the media following his UFC Vancouver open workout on Wednesday night and was asked […]
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Justin Gaethje reveals he almost had to pull out of Donald Cerrone fight
Justin Gaethje arrived to the UFC Vancouver open workout Wednesday night and everything seemed normal heading into his main event fight with Donald Cerrone this weekend. It turns out, the MMA community had to let out a collective sigh of relief as “The Highlight” revealed during his post workout scrum — while wearing sunglasses […]
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Justin Gaethje Hoping for Conor McGregor Matchup in Ireland
Justin Gaethje is making it known who and which fight he wants next. Always one to run straight into the fire, Gaethje told TMZ earlier this week he is hoping to get a crack at Conor McGregor next — even if he has to travel to Ireland to do it. “There are so many [potential] […]
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More reasons to watch UFC Philadelphia
The world leader in MMA sets up shop at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for UFC on ESPN 2. If the ultra-violent main event featuring Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje isn’t enough to make you want to tune in on Saturday night, you might not have a pulse. All jokes aside and this […]
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REPLAY! Gaethje Picks Up Split-Decision Win Over Guillard
Last night in the co-main event of WSOF 15, Melvin Guillard, who was recently on an episode of BJPENN.com Radio, fought Justin Gaethje in a non-title fight after Guillard failed to make weight. After going 3-rounds Gaethje picked up the split-decision win. Catch the bout highlights below: Your browser does not support iframes.
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Melvin Guillard Believes He’s An A-List Fighter In A B-League
Melvin Guillard, who was a guest this week on BJPENN.com Radio spoke about his upcoming opponent Justin Gaethje, and why people may not know who he is, but know who Guillard is. Ahead of his guest spot on our show however, Guillard spoke with MMAMania to discuss why he believes he’s an a-list fighter in […]
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WSOF 11 Results: Gaethje KOs Newell, Retains Lightweight Championship
Justin Gaethje defended his WSOF Lightweight Championship against promising prospect Nick Newell this afternoon in NBC. Did you miss the fights? Check out the results below! Make sure to come back tonight for live “UFC 175” results as well! Main Card Justin Gaethje def. Nick Newell by way of KO (Punch) 3:09 of Round 2 […]
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World Series of Fighting 2: Main Card Play-By-Play and Results | MMA News
The World Series of Fighting takes place at the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 23rd. The main event features a clash of two dangerous strikers, former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski and former UFC welterweight, Anthony Johnson. JZ Calvancante (16-6) vs. Justin Gaethje (7-0) Round 1: Keeping up with […]