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Heck of a Morning: Should Charles Oliveira or Justin Gaethje get next title fight vs. Islam Makhachev?

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With Arman Tsarukyan’s huge win in the main event of UFC Austin, there’s been …read more

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Islam Makhachev's coach: Arman Tsarukyan impressive, but Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira likely next

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez thinks Arman Tsarukyan has earned a UFC lightweight title shot, but there are people ahead of him.
Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) scored a quick …read more

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Islam Makhachev issues chilling warning to UFC foes: ‘None of them will get the belt while I’m here, that’s it’

Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has been linked with a slew of potential title defenses against the likes of Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, as well as former opponents, Charles Oliveira …read more

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Beneil Dariush considers Justin Gaethje ‘a very dangerous opponent’ for UFC champ Islam Makhachev

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Beneil Dariush really makes no excuses for his loss to Charles Oliveira.
After putting together an impressive eight …read more

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Justin Gaethje backed to knock out Max Holloway amid links to UFC 300 fight: ‘He’s got too much power’

In the wake of links to a symbolic BMF championship fight with former featherweight champion, Max Holloway at a blockbuster UFC 300 card in April of next year, former interim …read more

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Posted on November 23, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Henry Cejudo: Justin Gaethje 'may be the first guy to actually knock out Max Holloway'

Henry Cejudo thinks Justin Gaethje would be too much for Max Holloway.
Holloway (25-7 MMA, 21-7 UFC) expressed interest in challenging “BMF” champion Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC), but Cejudo doesn’t …read more

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Max Holloway: 'BMF' title fight vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 'would be ideal'

As he awaits the featherweight division to play out, Max Holloway sees Justin Gaethje as a good option for his next fight.
Holloway (25-7 MMA, 21-7 UFC) issued “BMF” champion Gaethje …read more

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Ali Abdelaziz hints at Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway fight at UFC 298

Could it happen? …read more

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Benoit St. Denis Explains Desire for ‘Violent Fight’ Against Justin Gaethje

Benoit St. Denis believes Justin Gaethje is one of the only fighters in the UFC who is durable enough to go toe-to-toe with him. …read more

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Benoit Saint-Denis badly wants ‘bloodbath’ fight with Justin Gaethje

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Benoit Saint-Denis wasn’t just tossing out some random name when he called out Justin Gaethje following his …read more

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Max Holloway welcomes BMF title fight with Justin Gaethje next, suggests UFC 300 clash: ‘That’s the idea’

Following suggestion from prominent manager, Ali Abdelaziz that his client, Justin Gaethje should defend his BMF championship against Max Holloway at UFC 298 in February, the former featherweight champion is …read more

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Holloway Vs. Gaethje For The BMF At UFC 300?

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Holloway vs. Gaethje at UFC 300? Yes, please.
A fight between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway has been …read more

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Justin Gaethje backed to fight Max Holloway in BMF title clash at uFC 298 in February: ‘Who wants to see it?’

Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz has suggested a BMF championship fight between his client and former undisputed featherweight champion, Max Holloway for UFC 298 in February of next year – …read more

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Dustin Poirier Down for Trilogy Fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 300: ‘I Would Take That’

Dustin Poirier is open to a trilogy bout with Justin Gaethje at the promotion’s next big milestone event, UFC 300.

The Diamond’ has shared the Octagon with Gaethje on two …read more

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Dustin Poirier “definitely open” to the idea of a trilogy fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 300

The Diamond’s desire …read more

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Dustin Poirier open to Justin Gaethje trilogy at UFC 300: 'I would take that, for sure'

A trilogy with Justin Gaethje would definitely excite Dustin Poirier.
Poirier’s most recent appearance was a knockout loss to Gaethje in a “BMF” title fight at UFC 291. Outside of a …read more

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Dustin Poirier unsure what's next in UFC career, waiting for 'the right name' to fight

Dustin Poirier wants a name that excites him.
His most recent opponent Justin Gaethje fit the bill, but Poirier (29-8 MMA, 21-7 UFC) lost their “BMF” title bout by knockout at …read more

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Tim Welch wouldn't be that surprised if Justin Gaethje knocked out Islam Makhachev

Tim Welch thinks everyone is underestimating Justin Gaethje in a potential fight vs. Islam Makhachev.
Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) re-emerged in the lightweight title picture after a win over Rafael …read more

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Islam Makhachev opens as massive betting favorite to beat Justin Gaethje in future UFC title fight

Off the back of his stunning victory at UFC 294 last month, undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has opened as a massive betting favorite to successfully defend his championship in …read more

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Dustin Poirier rules out rumored welterweight move in UFC return, currently walking around at 172 pounds

Amid his continued absence from the Octagon following a July knockout loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, former interim lightweight champion and division staple, Dustin …read more

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Michael Bisping encourages Justin Gaethje to accept a fight with Max Holloway: “You can be forgotten about”

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Chael Sonnen details the “huge mistake” Justin Gaethje is making in his pursuit for a lightweight title shot

Huge Mistake …read more

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Michael Bisping advises Justin Gaethje to defend 'BMF' belt vs. Max Holloway instead of sitting out

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Justin Gaethje opting to sit out for a lightweight title shot could cost him.
“BMF” champion Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) recently said he’s …read more

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Justin Gaethje willing to sit out for UFC title shot, explains why he prefers not to fight Max Holloway

Justin Gaethje says he won’t explore other options for his next fight other than a UFC lightweight title shot.
Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) is coming off back-to-back wins over Rafael …read more

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Justin Gaethje: 'My next fight is Islam Makhachev'

The UFC lightweight division is log-jammed at the top of the division with fighters lined up for a title shot against champion Islam Makhachev.
Second-ranked contender Justin Gaethje believes he should get the …read more

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Justin Gaethje explains why he doesn’t want to fight Max Holloway

Not interested …read more

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Former UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway interested in fighting Justin Gaethje for the BMF title: “How about one for the fans?”

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Daniel Cormier: Islam Makhachev vs. Conor McGregor should be next; Ryan Clark calls it ‘dumbest idea you’ve ever had’

Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje might have something to say about Daniel Cormier’s pick for Islam Makhachev’s next opponent, to say nothing of Cormier’s DC and RC co-host Ryan Clark. …read more

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Justin Gaethje willing to sit out from UFC, wait for title fight with Islam Makhachev: ‘I have no issue waiting’

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje insists he should be next to compete for divisional gold against the incumbent, Islam Makhachev following last weekend’s UFC 294 win – however, as …read more

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Justin Gaethje Willing to Wait for UFC Lightweight Title Shot

If Charles Oliveira is indeed next for reigning lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje is willing to sit on the sidelines. …read more

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Dustin Jacoby determined to 'own the moment' like Justin Gaethje at UFC 296

Dustin Jacoby is always concentrated on the task at hand, but sometimes the focus is directed inward.
The mental side of the fight game has been a focus of Jacoby (19-7-1 …read more

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Justin Gaethje campaigns for UFC title fight with Islam Makhachev next: ‘It’s a fresh matchup’

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has once more stressed that he deserves to fight for divisional spoils against the incumbent Islam Makhachev after UFC 294 over the course of …read more

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Justin Gaethje makes case for title shot vs. Islam Makhachev after UFC 294: 'It's a fresh matchup'

Justin Gaethje thinks he should be next in line to challenge lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after UFC 294.
Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) retained his title after knocking out short-notice replacement …read more

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Justin Gaethje wants title shot against Islam Makhachev following UFC 294: “It’s a fresh matchup”

Another Title Fight? …read more

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Justin Gaethje states case for next title shot, claims Islam Makhachev would easily beat Charles Oliveira again

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Justin Gaethje had nothing but praise for Islam Makhachev after watching him eviscerate Alexander Volkanovski at UFC …read more

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Justin Gaethje calls for title fight with Islam Makhachev after shocking KO win at UFC 294: ‘I’m next’

Former interim lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has sights fixed firmly on earning a title fight with incumbent division gold holder, Islam Makhachev following last night’s UFC 294 main event – …read more

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Gaethje Benches Unlucky Chucky — ‘I’m Next’

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Dricus Du Plessis was not impressed by what he saw at UFC 294.
No. 2-ranked lightweight contender Justin Gaethje, however, was …read more

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Kamaru Usman Plans Wrestling attack on Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294: ‘The knees are fine, they’ll be put to use’

Kamaru Usman reacts to rumours of a potential knee injury suffered while doing his open workout with Justin Gaethje. 

Social media was in a frenzy when keen onlookers claimed that Usman …read more

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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev calls for a rematch between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje

Do Bronx vs The Highlight? …read more

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UFC champion Islam Makhachev suggests Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje 2 for title eliminator

ABU DHABI – Islam Makhachev thinks there’s no clear No. 1 contender in his division.
The UFC lightweight champion says it comes down to two names when thinking of his next …read more

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Charles Oliveira urged to rematch Justin Gaethje after UFC 294 exit: ‘They have to fight again

Despite registering a one-sided first round submission win over Justin Gaethje just last year, former lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira has been told to rematch the former in order to earn …read more

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Kamaru Usman addresses rumors about his knee ahead of UFC 294

During Wednesday’s UFC 294 Open Workouts, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman slammed training partner Justin Gaethje.  After the slam, Gaethje asked Usman if he was okay.  Usman seemingly responded, “Something popped.”  Almost …read more

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Islam Makhachev rep: Charles Oliveira ‘missed his shot,’ Justin Gaethje should be next title challenger

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When Charles Oliveira was first asked about fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in October, he declared that he needed …read more

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Kamaru Usman denies suffering knee injury during UFC 294 open workout: ‘How could you hear what I said?’

Former undisputed welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman has questioned how fans and viewers could have heard his brief conversaiton with Justin Gaethje following an apparent injury suffered at his UFC 294 …read more

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Video | Kamaru Usman appears to cut short his open workout after “something popped” in his knee, Justin Gaethje responds

Injury? …read more

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