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 …
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 .
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.
Justin Gaethje promises to leave Charles Oliveira with a 'hole right …
May 2, 2022 · Justin Gaethje is not in the business of playing mind games. Less than a week remains until Gaethje challenges Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title in the main event of UFC 274 . In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Gaethje responded to Oliveira's comments to MMA Clips Brazil, where the reigning champ stated, "I think that's what ...
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.
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 ...
Sports Illustrated Notebook: Justin Gaethje resting up to reassert ...
Nov 18, 2022 · Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's 'two impressive wins’ away from a title shot.
Michael Chandler insinuates Justin Gaethje avoiding fight against …
Jul 22, 2021 · A fight between Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje in the Ultimate Fight Championship's lightweight division would be an action-packed booking all fans would
'UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje' results: Charles Oliveira dropped …
May 7, 2022 · PHOENIX – UFC 274 took place Saturday at Footprint Center in Phoenix. In the night's main event, Charles Oliveira (33-8 MMA, 21-8 UFC), who was not eligible to win the UFC lightweight title due to missing weight at Friday's official weigh-ins, took on challenger Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC), surviving an early barrage of strikes to come back and submit …
Who took the most stinging social media shot from Khabib …
Nov 13, 2021 · On Thursday, the Russian sports icon decided to line up lightweight contender Gaethje (23-3) in his crosshairs, after the UFC 268 "fight of the night" winner told ESPN that not getting a title shot next would be a "travesty to the integrity of the sport." Nurmagomedov (29-0) did not take kindly to the notion since his lifelong friend and ...