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 .
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 ...
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 ...
Justin Gaethje title fight in May, Makhachev vs Dariush possibly …
Nov 26, 2021 · The man who manages Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, and Beniel Dariush has some grand plans for his clients in 2022, and that includes two of the three facing off in the Octagon. Gaethje (23-3), Makhachev (21-1), and Dariush (21-4-1) are ranked three, four, and five in the MixedMartialArts.com UFC lightweight rankings.
'UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje' tickets on sale Friday, includes ...
Mar 23, 2022 · "UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje" tickets will go on sale Friday, March 25 at 10 a.m. PT and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight per person. UFC Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, March 23 at 10 a.m. PT via the website UFCFightClub.com.
Yianni Diakomihalis following Justin Gaethje's lead in move to MMA
May 6, 2022 · Much is made of Gaethje's All-American status when he was wrestling at the University of Northern Colorado, and although Diakomihalis wasn't watching Gaethje on the mat in real time, a few YouTube searches showed him that "The Highlight's" knack for action didn't start in the cage. He was a fighter's fighter before he was even fighting.
'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 …
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Mar 17, 2023 · What It Means: Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) is your favorite fighter's favorite fighter, and that's because of his inability to get into boring fights. He has great cardio and keeps a high pace, and while he has become slightly more measured in recent years, he generally stays in the pocket longer than anyone.
UFC 291 picks, preview: Looking at the 'Battle of the 'ustins,' act II
Jul 28, 2023 · Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje. Hardcore History: Some might say he was always the original BMF, having soundly defeated a few of the most violent strikers in lightweight history. His victims include Eddie Alvarez, Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and the man he's set to face on Saturday, Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC).