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MMA divisional rankings: Relentless attacks fuel the rise of Justin Gaethje, Merab Dvalishvili

Gaethje and Dvalishvili put on high-energy performances to better their top-10 positioning in the ESPN rankings. …read more

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Poirier welcomes Gaethje rematch 

Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje at UFC on FOX 29 in 2018. | Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images

Poirier vs. Gaethje 2, anyone? Dustin …read more

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Posted on March 23, 2023, 1:16 am By
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Michael Bisping responds to ‘good teammate’ Justin Gaethje’s bias accusations

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Michael Bisping responds to Justin Gaethje’s accusations of commentary bias. Once known for his brashness in his younger years, …read more

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Dustin Poirier welcomes Justin Gaethje rematch: 'It's a fight that makes me nervous'

The thought of fighting Justin Gaethje gets Dustin Poirier’s juices flowing.
Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) outlasted Rafael Fiziev this past Saturday in the UFC 286 co-headliner and afterward expressed interest in …read more

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Morning Report: Dustin Poirier open to Justin Gaethje rematch: ‘It’s a fight that makes me nervous’

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Dustin Poirier is ready to make some more highlights.
If there’s a violenceweight champion, Poirier has proven to be the rightful …read more

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Posted on March 22, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Dustin Poirier admits he feels ‘Nervous’ about potential UFC rematch with Justin Gaethje next

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier hs admitted he is both “motivated” and “nervous” about the possibility of fighting fellow former interim gold holder, Justin Gaehtje for the second …read more

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Dustin Poirier responds to Justin Gaethje’s call for a rematch

UFC star Dustin Poirier has responded after Justin Gaethje made it known that he’d be open to facing ‘The Diamond’ in a rematch. Last weekend at UFC 285, Justin Gaethje …read more

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Justin Gaethje calls for Charles Oliveira rematch next following UFC 286 win: ‘I fought like a complete idiot’

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has called for a rematch with either former undisputed champion, Charles Oliveira, or fellow former interim division titleholder, Dustin Poirier in his Octagon …read more

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Michael Bisping reponds to Justin Gaethje’s accusation of bias commentary: ‘Justin’s just being a loyal friend’

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Michael Bisping is taking the high road.
Following his win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286, Justin …read more

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Video: Did UFC 286 win prove that Justin Gaethje can still become lightweight champion?

Heading into UFC 286, Justin Gaethje seemingly was disregarded. That much was evident by the fact that he was a more than 2-to-1 underdog against Rafael Fiziev.
Then the fight happened …read more

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Michael Bisping has no hard feelings toward Justin Gaethje despite recent criticism: “Justin’s just being a loyal friend and a loyal teammate”

Michael Bisping has no hard feelings toward Justin Gaethje despite recent criticism. It was Justin Gaethje who accused Bisping of biased commentating at UFC 286. Gaethje (24-4 MMA) defeated Rafael …read more

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Daniel Cormier praises Justin Gaethje for staying true to his gameplan at UFC 286: “Gaethje is everybody’s hero”

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has praised Justin Gaethje for staying true to his fight style against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286. Last Saturday night at UFC 286, Justin Gaethje did …read more

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Daniel Cormier raves about 'hero' Justin Gaethje's win over Rafael Fiziev: 'He was at such a speed disadvantage'

Daniel Cormier heaped praise on Justin Gaethje’s performance against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286.
Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) outlasted Fiziev (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by majority decision in this past Saturday’s co-headliner at …read more

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UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 - Unofficial Awards

Rafael Fiziev fighting Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 | Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Get a unique rundown of all the trophies that should have …read more

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UFC 286 highlights video: Justin Gaethje vs Raphael Fiziev

Watch the UFC 286 highlights video and recap from Saturday’s UFC 286 main event between Justin Gaethje and Raphael Fiziev.

UFC 286 took place on Saturday, March 18, at …read more

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Posted on March 19, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping for 'biased' UFC 286 main event commentary for Leon Edwards

LONDON – Justin Gaethje is unhappy not only with how the main event of UFC 286 was judged, but also with the way it was called on the broadcast.
The former …read more

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Justin Gaethje discusses Rafael Fiziev drowning in his own blood at UFC 286: “I’m happy about that”

Justin Gaethje relishes seeing Rafael Fiziev “drown” in his own blood. Gaethje and Fiziev shared the Octagon inside the O2 Arena in London, England in the co-main event of UFC …read more

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Justin Gaethje thinks Michael Bisping’s commentary during UFC 286 main event was “very unprofessional”

Justin Gaethje wasn’t enamored with the color commentary work of UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping during the UFC 286 headliner. The main event of UFC 286 featured a UFC …read more

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Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov’s son offers congratulations to Justin Gaethje following UFC 286 win

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has received a congratulatory message from Chechnya warlord, Ramzan Kadyrov’s teenage son – following his victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 last …read more

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UFC 286 post-event facts: Justin Gaethje's insane bonus streak continues

The UFC hosted its fourth numbered event of the year on Saturday with UFC 286, which took place at The O2 in London and saw home country hero Leon Edwards …read more

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Justin Gaethje won’t be ‘around much longer,’ planning one last title run after UFC 286 win

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“I ain’t gonna be around much longer.” Justin Gaethje is known as one of the most exciting …read more

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Justin Gaethje labels Michael Bisping ‘Very unprofessional’, points to biased commentary at UFC 286

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has taken issue with the commentary duties of former undisputed middleweight titleholder, Michael Bisping at UFC 286 last night in London – claiming …read more

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Justin Gaethje targets Charles Oliveira or Dustin Poirier next: 'I deserve to fight someone in front of me'

LONDON – Justin Gaethje wants a big fight next.
The former UFC interim lightweight champion is eyeing a rematch next following his most recent feat in the octagon. Gaethje (24-4 MMA, …read more

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UFC 286’s Gaethje Calls For Reluctant Rematch Next

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The self-proclaimed “Most Exciting Fighter of All Time,” Justin Gaethje, has his eye on a former …read more

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Rafael Fiziev reacts following his majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 286: “This picture was worth it”

UFC lightweight standout Rafael Fiziev went to war with Justin Gaethje in tonight’s UFC 286 co-main event. Fiziev (12-2 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a six-fight winning streak, his latest …read more

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UFC 286 takeaways: Leon Edwards makes good on his word; Justin Gaethje ready for his last title run

Welterweight champion Leon Edwards had a point to make at UFC 286, and he, along with Justin Gaethje, were emphatic in their statements. …read more

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UFC 286 highlight videos: Justin Gaethje takes majority decision in war with Rafael Fiziev

 Justin Gaethje took a majority decision in a war with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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‘Must see TV’ Pros react to Justin Gaethje’s thrilling win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286

Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev by majority decision. …read more

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Gaethje Bloodies, Batters Fiziev To Win Decision

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Dynamic all-action Lightweight strikers Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev locked horns tonigiht (Sat., March 18, 2023) at UFC 286 …read more

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'Early candidate for FOTY': Twitter reacts to UFC 286 striking battle between Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev

A lightweight clash in the co-main event of UFC 286 tore the house down at The O2 in London.
Justin Gaethje won a majority decision over Rafael Fiziev after an insane …read more

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Justin Gaethje scores close majority decision win over Rafael Fiziev following striking war – UFC 286 Highlights

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has cemented his status within the lightweight division’s top-3 — securing a close, majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) victory over the surging, Rafael …read more

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Justin Gaethje Decisions Rafael Fiziev in UFC 286 Co-Main Event War

A match between lightweight contenders, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, served at the UFC 286 co-main event on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, England.

Fiziev entered the …read more

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UFC 286 results: Justin Gaethje bloodies Rafael Fiziev, edges out majority decision

LONDON – Justin Gaethje rallied late to edge out Rafael Fiziev.
Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) snapped Fiziev’s (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) winning streak by earning a majority decision win on Saturday. The …read more

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Pros react after Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286

Tonight’s UFC 286 event was co-headlined by a key lightweight matchup featuring Justin Gaethje taking on Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje (24-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since …read more

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UFC 286 Results: Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev (Highlights)

Tonight’s UFC 286 event is co-headlined by a key lightweight matchup featuring Justin Gaethje taking on Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje (23-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time …read more

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UFC 286 live blog: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev face off at UFC 286. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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UFC 286: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev live play-by-play, analysis

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Kamaru Usman and other UFC fighters visited warlord Kadyrov. Now they’re headlining UFC 286

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and former interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje will be prominently featured at UFC 286 despite potentially violating sanctions.  Several months ago, a trio of …read more

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UFC 286 video: Justin Gaethje, Rafael Fiziev faceoff ahead of lightweight showdown

LONDON – Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev got face to face one last time at Friday’s UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins.
Former interim lightweight champion Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) takes on Fiziev …read more

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UFC 286 Clash: Gaethje Vs. Fiziev!

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Dynamic Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight strikers Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev will collide this weekend (Sat., March 18, 2023) …read more

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UFC 286 video: Rafael Fiziev, Justin Gaethje make weight for co-main event

LONDON – The UFC 286 co-main event is set with a pair of lightweights likely to swing for the fences.
At Friday’s UFC 286 official weigh-ins, former interim lightweight champion Justin …read more

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Frank Hickman: If Justin Gaethje wants to wrestle, Rafael Fiziev is 'more than capable of handling that'

LONDON – Coach Frank Hickman is not worried if Rafael Fiziev’s fight with Justin Gaethje hits the mat.
Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) meets Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 286 …read more

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Justin Gaethje admits he’s more likely to shoot for the first takedown in fight with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286: “I’ll ponder that”

Justin Gaethje came from a wrestling background but he has yet to shoot for a takedown in the UFC, but that may change at UFC 286. Gaethje has fought 10 …read more

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Chris Duncan says only threat to his UFC 286 bonus money is Justin Gaethje

LONDON – Chris Duncan made a pretty big stir this past August when he hammered his way into the UFC.
Duncan took out Charlie Campbell in quick fashion on Dana White’s …read more

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UFC 286 video: Rafael Fiziev, Justin Gaethje get face to face ahead of lightweight co-main event

LONDON – The UFC 286 pre-fight news conference took place Thursday, and the co-main event lightweights were on hand to meet the media.
Afterward, they had a staredown ahead of their highly …read more

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UFC 286 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

In the co-main event of UFC 286, a banger of a lightweight bout takes place as Justin Gaethje takes on Rafael Fiziev. Heading into the fight, Gaethje is a +190 …read more

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Justin Gaethje touts himself as the most exciting fighter in UFC history: ‘I don’t know why, I can’t turn it off’

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has claimed he is the most exciting fighter to ever grace the Octagon and the entire sport of mixed martial arts as a …read more

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Posted on March 16, 2023, 2:16 pm By
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Justin Gaethje: ‘I’m the most exciting fighter that has ever stepped in that octagon in the history of this sport’

With 10 performance bonuses, including six “Fight of the Night” awards, and a pair of “Fight of the Year” trophies, Justin Gaethje has undeniably defined himself as one of the …read more

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Posted on March 15, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Justin Gaethje argues that he’s the most exciting fighter in UFC history: “It’s not on purpose it’s just who I am”

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes he’s the most exciting fighter ever. ‘The Highlight’ has been out of the cage since his title bid against Charles Oliveira last …read more

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Justin Gaethje eyes Dustin Poirier rematch or a title shot with a win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286

Justin Gaethje is looking at Dustin Poirier or a title shot next time out. Gaethje is set to return to Octagon at UFC 286 against Rafael Fiziev in a very …read more

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Rafael Fiziev wants statement win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 286: 'I go in to take his heart'

LONDON – Rafael Fiziev intends to show Justin Gaethje a “real highlight” with a spectacular performance at UFC 286.
Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) brings a six-fight winning streak in the lightweight …read more

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Rafael Fiziev issues warning to Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 286: ‘I’m going to take his heart’

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Rafael Fiziev is playing for keeps on this weekend.
This Saturday, Fiziev faces Justin Gaethje in the co-main …read more

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Justin Gaethje: Rafael Fiziev's leg kicks are 'faster, but not quite as heavy'

LONDON – In a battle between top strikers, Justin Gaethje plans on creating more damage than Rafael Fiziev.
Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) meets Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 286 …read more

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Justin Gaethje offers to rematch Dustin Poirier following UFC 286 fight with Rafael Fiziev: ‘If I need to, I will’

Justin Gaethje is looking to run back his fight-of-the-year battle against Dustin Poirier. First, though, the US-born Gaethje will have a stiff test at UFC 286 against skilled striker Rafael …read more

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UFC 286 pre-event facts: Rafael Fiziev's stats could spell trouble for Justin Gaethje

The UFC brings a numbered event back to England for the first time since October 2016 on Saturday with UFC 286, which takes place at The 02 in London with …read more

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Justin Gaethje believes UFC 286 scrap against Rafael Fiziev is “bound to be” the Fight of the Year

Justin Gaethje is expecting another barn burner of a fight at UFC 286. Gaethje is set to return to the Octagon for the first time in nearly a year in …read more

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UFC 286 'Embedded,' No. 2: Justin Gaethje plans to take Rafael Fiziev 'to a dark place on Saturday'

The UFC is back with its fourth pay-per-view of the year and second of March, which means the popular “Embedded” fight-week video series is here to document what’s happening behind …read more

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UFC 286 Embedded, Episode 1: Leon Edwards trains with confidence

On the first episode of UFC 286 Embedded, champ Leon Edwards trains with a new confidence. Rafael Fiziev sightsees in the cold. Teammates Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje debate fashion …read more

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UFC 286 roundtable: Who’s under more pressure to win — Kamaru Usman or Justin Gaethje? Plus more

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Two of the UFC’s biggest names could be facing do-or-die moments at UFC 286, as Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje …read more

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Rafael Fiziev promises fireworks against Justin Gaethje at UFC 286: ‘I can’t wait to eat his heart’

Top ranked UFC lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje (no. 3) and Rafael Fiziev (no. 6) will go to battle this weekend at UFC 286, a bout that will serve as the …read more

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UFC 286 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘Smell his heart, and eat his heart after’

In the first episode of UFC 286 Embedded, Leon Edwards trains at his gym, Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje do some shopping (and Usman tries to dress Gaethje), Rafael Fiziev …read more

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Video: UFC 286 'Countdown' for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

Did you miss the debut of UFC 286 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the featured …read more

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UFC 286 Countdown: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev

UFC 286 Countdown previews the co-main event matchup between knockout artists Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev as they collide in a lightweight bout.

UFC 286 takes place at the O2 Arena …read more

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Mateusz Gamrot wants Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira following UFC 285 win

LAS VEGAS – Mateusz Gamrot is looking for a big name.
The UFC lightweight contender thinks he’s deserving of an established opponent now that he’s returned to the win column. Gamrot …read more

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Rafael Fiziev doesn't 'give a sh*t' if UFC 286 win doesn't lead to title shot: Beneil Dariush 'deserves it 150 percent'

Rafael Fiziev won’t be too bothered if beating Justin Gaethje doesn’t grant him a title shot.
Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) will look to make it seven straight when he takes …read more

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Rafael Fiziev Expects Surreal Moment Of Realization Against Justin Gaethje

UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev expects the magnitude of his upcoming fight to hit him when he’s standing across from Justin Gaethje inside the Octagon. After an impressive rise up …read more

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Michael Bisping Questions How Justin Gaethje’s Ego Will Affect UFC 283 Bout

Michael Bisping thinks Justin Gaethje will have a clear path to victory at UFC 286, but he isn’t certain that “The Highlight” will make things easy on himself. UFC 286 …read more

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Justin Gaethje Implies “Luck & Chance” Responsible For Leon Edwards Defeating Kamaru Usman

UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has suggested that Leon Edwards will have to rely on “luck and chance” to defeat Kamaru Usman again. Last August, Edwards returned to the UK …read more

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Justin Gaethje reveals prediction for return against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286: “Put that motherf*cker to sleep”

UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje is planning to score a knockout in his return. ‘The Highlight’ has been out of action since his clash with Charles Oliveira last May. Prior …read more

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Justin Gaethje explains why it makes “perfect sense” that Conor McGregor chose to fight Michael Chandler next: “That man only fights people I beat”

Justin Gaethje is explaining why it makes ‘perfect sense’ that Conor McGregor chose to fight Michael Chandler next. It was announced earlier this month that the 31st season of the …read more

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Justin Gaethje on Conor McGregor: 'That man only fights people I beat'

Justin Gaethje took a shot at Conor McGregor’s choice for his UFC return fight.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) will coach “The Ultimate Fighter 31” opposite Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 …read more

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