Justin Gaethje News
Justin Gaethje discusses Rafael Fiziev drowning in his own blood at UFC 286: “I’m happy about that”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 19, 2023
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 286. “The Highlight” and Fiziev had a three-round barn burner that resulted in “Fight of the Night” bonuses for both men. Ultimately, it was Gaethje who scored the majority decision victory.
Justin Gaethje thinks Michael Bisping's commentary during UFC 286 main event was "very unprofessional"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 19, 2023
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 Welterweight Championship bout between titleholder Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. The trilogy fight went the distance and Edwards emerged victorious via majority decision.
Rafael Fiziev reacts following his majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 286: "This picture was worth it"
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
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 being a fifth-round knockout victory over Rafael dos Anjos. ‘Ataman’ had earned eight of his twelve career wins by way of knockout ahead of tonight’s affair.
Pros react after Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
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 being defeated by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. Prior to that setback, ‘The Highlight’ had earned a unanimous decision victory over Michael Chandler in a bout that given ‘Fight of the Year’ honors for 2021.
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"
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2023
Justin Gaethje came from a wrestling background, yet he has yet to shoot for a takedown in the UFC. However, that may change at UFC 286. Gaethje has fought 10 times in the UFC – and will make the walk for the 11th time on Saturday – and has yet to shoot for a takedown. Although he is known for his brawling style, that does come as a surprise given he has the wrestling pedigree, but Gaethje says he hasn’t had to use it ever.
UFC 286 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2023
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 underdog while Fiziev is a -225 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros slightly lean towards the underdog in Gaethje getting his hand raised. But, all the fighters are expecting it to be a very entertaining scrap for however long it lasts.
Justin Gaethje argues that he's the most exciting fighter in UFC history: "It's not on purpose it's just who I am"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2023
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 May. Prior to the bout, ‘Do Bronx’ missed weight and was stripped of his lightweight gold. As a result, only Gaethje was eligible to win the championship at UFC 274 last year.
Justin Gaethje eyes Dustin Poirier rematch or a title shot with a win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2023
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 intriguing fight. It’s the first time ‘The Highlight’ is fighting since he suffered a submission loss to Charles Oliveira last time out for the belt.
Justin Gaethje reveals prediction for return against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286: "Put that motherf*cker to sleep"
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2023
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 to the bout, ‘Do Bronx’ missed weight, and was stripped of his lightweight gold. As a result, only Gaethje was able to win the title in the UFC 274 main event last year.
Justin Gaethje explains why it makes “perfect sense” that Conor McGregor chose to fight Michael Chandler next: “That man only fights people I beat”
Susan Cox - February 13, 2023
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 Ultimate Fighter will feature former UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and the No. 5 ranked lightweight contender Michael Chandler go head-to-head as coaches. TUF 31 will premiere on Tuesday May 30th thru to August 15th on ESPN/ESPN+. Following the series, the two coaches will themselves battle it out in the Octagon, with a date and place yet to be determined.
Dana White confirms Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for UFC 286 and announces lightweight co-main event
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2023
Leon Edwards will get to defend his welterweight title on home turf. After Edwards became the UFC’s new welterweight champion back in August with a fifth-round KO over Kamaru Usman, White was adamant about having ‘Rocky’ defend the strap in England. The promotion then officially made UFC 286 in London, England but speculation began that Usman was dealing with a hand injury and he wouldn’t be able to fight on March 18.
Rafael Fiziev says he'll be "shocked" if Justin Gaethje fight doesn't happen in March: "When the UFC wants it, they make it happen"
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2023
Rafael Fiziev is confident he will fight Justin Gaethje his next time out. Fiziev has called out Gaethje in the past and ‘The Highlight’ has expressed some interest in the fight as well, but to date it hasn’t come to fruition. Although it hasn’t been booked yet, Fiziev says Dana White and the UFC have told him they want to schedule the contest to take place in March.
Dave Portnoy says Justin Gaethje threatened to beat him up during exchange at UFC 282: “He hung around with a brutal dictator a few weeks ago”
Susan Cox - December 12, 2022
Dave Portnoy is claiming Justin Gaethje threatened to beat him up during an exchange at UFC 282. The fight between Paddy Pimblett (20-3 MMA) and Jared Gordon (19-6 MMA) this past weekend at UFC 282 continues to stir up a lot of controversy. It was Pimblett who was awarded the unanimous decision win in the lightweight battle.
Trio of former UFC champions shoot guns in Chechnya following warlord Ramzan Kadyrov’s personal invitation
Susan Cox - November 28, 2022
A trio of former UFC champions shot guns in Chechnya following a personal invitation from warlord Ramzan Kadyrov. Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA), Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA) and Henry Cejudo (16-2 MMA) were all photographed at the Russian Special Forces University, which is a private academy in Gudermes, Chechnya.
Justin Gaethje isn't eager on seeing Nate Diaz return to the UFC: "He better not ever come back"
Lewis Simpson - November 16, 2022
It’s safe to say Justin Gaethje doesn’t want to see Nate Diaz back under the UFC’s banner. Diaz underwent a tough time trying to part ways with the company he had spent 15 years competing for. The 37-year-old expressed his interest in pursuing other avenues. However, the one-fight left on his contract prevented him from doing so.
Justin Gaethje believes rematch with Charles Oliveira or a clash with Rafael Fiziev could be next: "I need two wins, it doesn't matter who"
Josh Evanoff - November 15, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has a couple of fights in mind for his return. ‘The Highlight’ has been out of action since May at UFC 274. Standing opposite Gaethje was the-then lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. The day prior to the event, ‘Do Bronx’ missed weight and was then stripped of his 155-pound gold.
Daniel Cormier admits that Charles Oliveira is the biggest challenge of Islam Makhachev's career: "Do Bronx has the style and ability to beat him"
Josh Evanoff - October 18, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Charles Oliveira is the biggest challenge of Islam Makhachev’s career. This Saturday, ‘Do Bronx’ is set to face the Russian contender in the main event of UFC 280. It’ll be the Brazilian’s first since his submission win over Justin Gaethje in May. Prior to that victory, Oliveira was stripped of his lightweight title for missing weight.
Justin Gaethje still on the hunt for gold ahead of return to the octagon next year: "My goal is to be the world champion"
Josh Evanoff - October 11, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has revealed when he will return next. ‘The Highlight’ has been out of action since his lightweight title fight with Charles Oliveira in May. Prior to the fight itself, the Brazilian missed weight, meaning the title was only on the line for Gaethje. Unfortunately, he was submitted in round one, ending his title chances.