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Justin Gaethje has his own fight set for UFC 268 but that didn’t stop him from going after Colby Covington. Gaethje trains with Covington’s opponent Kamaru Usman so it was clear whose side he was on. Things got chirpy at the press conference as Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman were trading insults. Eventually, the topic […]

Justin Gaethje is known as a violent fighter heading into UFC 268. He has a very unique mindset when he heads into fights. He has to get his mind to a certain point in order to fight in his intense and primal style. His mindset at UFC 268 against Michael Chandler is no different. He […]

UFC 268 brings Justin Gaethje and Daniel Cormier together again after the duo had some words on social media. Gaethje was claiming that Cormier was being biased towards Islam Makhachev at UFC 267. Daniel Cormier went on his show Debate DC on the Vover Podcast Network and gave his thoughts on the matter. “How could […]

UFC 268 begins its main card with a barn burner of a fight between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler. Both men share an opponent in common that they both had exciting fights with, Eddie Alvarez. Eddie Alvarez actually holds a win over both men. He fought Chandler back in Bellator and Gaethje in the UFC. […]

Justin Gaethje has been one of the scariest fighters in the UFC since he signed with the promotion back in 2017. The lightweight contender has been chewing up opponents and spitting them back out with a huge hospital bill. The UFC is known for having some of the best fighters in the world and that […]

Justin Gaethje isn’t playing games as he heads into UFC 268. The former UFC interim champion wants a title shot and he’s willing to do whatever it takes. This is why Justin Gaethje got so angry with Danie Cormier on Twitter. The current UFC commentator backed his training partner, Islam Makhachev, for the next title […]

Justin Gaethje is tired of playing games. The UFC lightweight contender has grown frustrated with the UFC ahead of UFC 268. The issues stem from the Charles Oliveria-Michael Chandler title fight at UFC 262. Justin Gaethje felt that as the former interim champion, longer-tenured fighter, and more deserving fighter, he should have gotten Michael Chandler‘s […]

Michael Chandler is set to take on Justin Gaethje at UFC 268. The bout is largely considered a number one contenders bout and the winner is expected to face whoever comes out with the lightweight belt at UFC 269. Michael Chandler spoke to MMAFighting about Justin Gaethje and the fact that he believes Chandler has […]

Daniel Cormier and Justin Gaethje surprisingly went back and forth on Twitter after ‘DC’ suggested that Islam Makhachev was next in line for a lightweight title shot. Things kicked off when Cormier tweeted out: ‘Give @MAKHACHEVMMA the title fight! I don’t even need to see who wins next week. This dude just killed it. Khabib […]

Charles Oliveira appears to have the lightweight division against him. Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje are some of his biggest critics heading into Oliveira’s fight against Dustin Poirier heading into UFC 269. Charles Oliveira didn’t appreciate Justin Gaethje calling him a ‘quitter’ and Michael Chandler picking against him for the Poirier fight. He isn’t the […]

Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler are known to have extremely exciting styles. Both men have had some classic fights in their short stints in the UFC. Justin Gaethje has been known to stand and bang and test people’s wills inside the cage. He doesn’t plan on changing that when he takes on Michael Chandler at […]

Justin Gaethje is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. Since his debut in 2017, Gaethje has lived up to his nickname “The Highlight.” Having such an exciting style comes at a price though. When you’re not afraid to get hit you tend to take a lot of damage. Gaethje is set to […]

Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor is the latest high-profile athlete to weight in on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shock announcement that he was retiring, following his victory over Justin Gaethje. Good performance @TeamKhabib. I will carry on. Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family. Yours sincerely, The McGregors. — Conor […]

Minutes after defeating Justin Gaethje with a second-round submission in UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced that he was retiring (via UFC on Twitter). "Today is my last fight here in UFC." #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/sq6R9LxN1i — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020 Capping what would be an undefeated career, Khabib obtained his 29th victory Saturday afternoon, continuing his […]

The proceedings ahead of the highly-anticipated matchup between reigning lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje for UFC 254 proved to be a controversial one. Both fighters ultimately made the maximum weight of 155 pounds, but fans stirred some speculation and looked into the Russian’s weigh-in. As per ESPN MMA, the Eagle was […]