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‘He’ll put Gaethje in a coma’… Former UFC BMF champion backs Ilia Topuria to ‘flatline’ Justin Gaethje in potential fight

It’s fair to say former UFC BMF champion, Jorge Masvidal, is keeping up his dislike for UFC star, Justin Gaethje. Former UFC star, Jorge Masvidal became the first fighter in the promotion’s history to win the BMF title, when he finished Nate Diaz in 2019.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 16

Justin Gaethje 'ideal' next matchup for Islam Makhachev, says coach

Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje next, if his coach Javier Mendez has any say in the matter. The Dagestani is hoping to continue his reign of terror in the lightweight division and has several options of who his next fight may be.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 15

Justin Gaethje shows off gnarly injury a week after fighting at UFC 313

It isn't a broken nose or busted lip that Justin Gaethje is sharing on social media a week after winning at UFC 313, but a rather unconventional injury that has fans wincing.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 13

Daniel Cormier suggests Justin Gaethje run back ‘universally praised' UFC fight

If it's not a title shot against Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier believes he knows who Justin Gaethje should fight next. Gaethje reinserted himself into the lightweight title picture with a win on Saturday, a repeat decision over a game Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 13

Rafael Fiziev teases new fight news just days after his UFC 313 loss to Justin Gaethje

Despite losing to Justin Gaethje again this past Saturday at UFC 313, Rafael Fiziev hasn’t lost much stock. Following a long injury layoff after he tore his ACL against Mateusz Gamrot in September 2023, Rafael Fizev was seemingly struggling to find a return fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 13

'Got sent to shadow realm' – Justin Gaethje’s case for title fight gets dismissed as Arman Tsarukyan downplays UFC 313 performance

The UFC lightweight division drama shows no signs of slowing down. Stacked with absolute killers, top lightweights are desperate to get their hands on the title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 12

Top UFC lightweight scoffs at Justin Gaethje’s title shot callout after being ‘sent to the shadow realm’

One of the top UFC lightweights mocked Justin Gaethje for his post-UFC 313 title shot declaration. UFC superstar Justin Gaethje returned to the Octagon with an impressive performance against Rafael Fiziev in the UFC 313 co-main event last Saturday.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 12

Rafael Fiziev shows off extra bonus after UFC 313 'Fight of the Night' with Justin Gaethje

No stranger to post-fight bonuses, Rafael Fiziev grabbed some extra compensation in a unique form after meeting Justin Gaethje in the co-main event of UFC 313.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 12

UFC 313 victor Justin Gaethje getting a title shot is NOT fair, says Arman Tsarukyan

In the co-main event of UFC 313, fans saw Justin Gaethje winning against short-notice opponent Rafael Fiziev. ‘The Highlight’ failed to get a knockout, but still looked dangerous, and won the fight via unanimous decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 11

Justin Gaethje sends Dana White a strong ultimatum after UFC 313 despite ‘exhibition fight’ loss

Justin Gaethje isn’t playing games after UFC 313. UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje bounced back from one of the most horrific knockouts in mixed martial arts history with a triumphant performance at UFC 313.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 11

Justin Gaethje calls Max Holloway loss ‘exhibition’ in hot pursuit of UFC title

Justin Gaethje has made his case to be Islam Makhachev's next title defense. It wasn't so long ago that the former UFC interim lightweight champion was on the road to gold, putting together back-to-back victories over Rafael Fiziev and Dustin Poirier in 2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 11

Jon Anik plays lightweight matchmaker following Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 win

Justin Gaethje is hopeful that following his win at UFC 313, he has done enough to earn the next lightweight title shot. After being devastatingly knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 last April, it was unclear what Justin Gaethje had left to give to the sport of MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10

Justin Gaethje’s star teammate begs him to patch up one big flaw after UFC 313 win

UFC superstar Justin Gaethje still needs to make a huge improvement after UFC 313, according to one of his top training partners. Justin Gaethje proved he isn’t done contending for UFC gold with his triumphant showing at UFC 313.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10

Islam Makhachev’s ‘ideal’ next opponent named by coach as Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria vie for title fight

Islam Makhachev’s coach is focusing on a different challenger than Ilia Topuria after a lightweight shake-up this weekend. Makhachev has been struggling for challengers since breaking the record for most lightweight title defences at UFC 311.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

Justin Gaethje reveals what it will take for him to pull off massive upset and dethrone Islam Makhachev

Former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje is already thinking about how he’ll prepare for Islam Makhachev just hours after UFC 313. Justin Gaethje silenced his detractors after a long fighting absence to outpoint Rafael Fiziev in the UFC 313 co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

Rafael Fiziev breaks social media silence after short-notice loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313

UFC lightweight star Rafael Fiziev dropped to 0-2 all-time against Justin Gaethje after accepting a short-notice booking at UFC 313. Rafael Fiziev‘s attempt at catapulting into the lightweight title mix fell short of the mark at UFC 313 against Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / March 9

UFC 313 fight fall out: Next options for Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev and Justin Gaethje after Saturday

The UFC would be wise to salvage what they can of Pereira's heavyweight run

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / March 6

Justin Gaethje’s net worth in 2025

Justin Gaethje’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Gaethje is a professional mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC. He is a former UFC Interim Lightweight champion and a former UFC BMF title holder.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 6

Justin Gaethje bashes ‘serial cheater’ Michael Chandler ahead of UFC 313

The UFC lightweight division is filled with absolute killers who are all fighting for the gold. There are veterans like Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje, who have already fought each other.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 5

‘You would not like my life’… Justin Gaethje gives eye opening insight into what he does away from the UFC cameras

Justin Gaethje has opened up about the sad reality of the sacrifices some fighters have to make to get to the pinnacle of MMA. On Saturday night, at UFC 313, ‘The Human Highlight Reel’ will return to action in an explosive rematch with Rafael Fiziev, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 5

Insider information on Justin Gaethje’s mindset after KO loss gets revealed ahead of UFC 313

Justin Gaethje is gearing up for his comeback that will take place this Saturday at the co-main event of UFC 313. The former lightweight title contender will take on an old rival, Rafael Fiziev, for three rounds and the hype is huge.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 4

Justin Gaethje willing to train FBI agents

Earlier this week, newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel stated that he'd like to call on the UFC to assist in training agents. Former interim lightweight champion and onetime 'BMF' titleholder Justin Gaethje is willing to step up to the call.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 28

UFC star Justin Gaethje seeking 'huge win' in UFC 313 lightweight title shot push

It isn't too difficult to get former interim UFC lightweight and 'BMF' Champion Justin Gaethje fired up. Upon accepting a short-notice rematch in a three-round

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 28

Justin Gaethje makes demands clear after saving UFC 313 with short notice fight

Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje is all set to make his octagon return at the co-main event of UFC 313. Initially, the UFC booked him to face Dan Hooker, but Rafael Fiziev replaced the Kiwi fighter to face the ‘Highlight.’ Gaethje is confident about the fight and is already looking towards his future fight.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 26

UFC 313: Justin Gaethje now faces Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event

UFC 313 goes down next week from Las Vegas and the event has a new co-main event. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (25-5) was supposed to face Dan Hooker (24-12) in a five-round co-main event.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Dan Hooker (hand) WDs from UFC 313 bout vs. Justin Gaethje

Dan Hooker has withdrawn from next month's UFC 313 lightweight fight against Justin Gaethje. Hooker disclosed a hand injury in a video with his daughter posted Tuesday on YouTube.