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Justin Gaethje not interested in Dustin Poirier trilogy, still aims for UFC lightweight title
Gaethje, who bounced back from his KO loss to Max Holloway this past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, made it clear that he’s still chasing gold. The 36-year-old wants his shot at champion Islam Makhachev. He’s unsure his decision win over Rafael Fiziev will get him there, but it definitely helps his cause.
Justin Gaethje might get the Dustin Poirier treatment from the UFC, as Islam Makhachev's next opponent still looms large, says MMA journalist
MMA journalist Mike Bohn believes the UFC may offer Justin Gaethje a lightweight title shot following his UFC 313 win over Rafael Fiziev.
Justin Gaethje rules out one major fight everyone wants to see after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
Gaethje seems like a perfect opponent, but after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, the always-entertaining lightweight contender ruled out a third fight with Poirier. Gaethje has been clear about his desire to fight Islam Makhachev for lightweight gold next.
Jon Anik: Justin Gaethje 'absolutely' should fight UFC champion Islam Makhachev next
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is seeking new blood, Gaethje threw his name in the hat for a title shot. Ranked ahead of him are Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira, both of whom Makhachev already beat.
After his win at UFC 313, what’s next for Justin Gaethje?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.
UFC commentator Jon Anik wants Justin Gaethje to get next lightweight title shot
UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik would love to see Justin Gaethje get his first shot at Islam Makhachev next, but with other contenders in play, the UFC lightweight title picture is far from clear.
Arman Tsarukyan slams Justin Gaethje's UFC title shot request: 'You have to go through me first'
Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje has no business fighting for the title after UFC 313. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) called for a title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in this past Saturday's co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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,
Arman Tsarukyan Takes A Dig At Justin Gaethje Again, Proposes Lightweight Contender Fight
Arman Tsarukyan takes another shot at Justin Gaethje and proposes a high-stakes lightweight contender fight. Get the latest here!
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