Justin Gaethje - News & Rumors - UFC

"He is a punching bag" - Nate Diaz unloads on Ilia Topuria after Justin Gaethje loss and claims UFC built him up too early Nate Diaz used Ilia Topuria's first professional loss against Justin Gaethje as ammunition in a fresh attack against the Georgian-Spaniard.

21 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Love to smash his head in" - Paddy Pimblett responds to Ilia Topuria fight rumors and potential date for next bout Ilia Topuria’s next fight is a major talking point for the MMA world after ‘El Matador’s’ terrible loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

SEPTEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"What now?" - Ilia Topuria gets brutally honest about feeling empty after past world title win It appears Ilia Topuria had plenty of time to reflect while recovering from injuries he incurred during his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Justin Gaethje.

SEPTEMBER 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Salahdine Parnasse Lived Up to the Hype in Historic UFC Debut | Deadspin.com Salahdine Parnasse made the most of his rare UFC main event debut, stopping Dan Hooker and drawing comparisons to Justin Gaethje.

SEPTEMBER 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

"A champion isn't someone who never falls" - Ilia Topuria shares powerful message for son as he breaks silence on Justin Gaethje loss After a hiatus from social media following his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, Ilia Topuria has finally addressed the defeat with a powerful message to his son Hugo.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He's a free agent" - Former UFC champion reveals why a Conor McGregor and Justin Gaethje fight could be too costly for the UFC Justin Gaethje may want Conor McGregor next. However, a former UFC champion believes the matchup is becoming harder for the promotion to justify.

SEPTEMBER 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Fun to shut him up" - Justin Gaethje names fighter he'd like to face next instead of Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira Justin Gaethje recently shared his thoughts on who he'd like to fight next and made it clear he wasn't targeting Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Justin Gaethje floats title defense vs. Conor McGregor to 'shut him up' Deadspin | Justin Gaethje floats title defense vs. Conor McGregor to 'shut him up'

SEPTEMBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dana White responds to Justin Gaethje retirement rumors after UFC Freedom 250 win Justin Gaethje picked up the biggest win of his career by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje Still Can't Punch After Fighting Ilia Topuria UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje reveals that more than two months after his brutal title-winning fight against Ilia Topuria at the W...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

"Whatever the f**k he wants" - UFC lightweight star predicts Paddy Pimblett to be Justin Gaethje's first title defence It looks like Justin Gaethje is going to take the rest of the year off.

AUGUST 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He's going through his own stuff" - Justin Gaethje gets brutally honest on potential Conor McGregor fight Justin Gaethje is willing to fight Conor McGregor if that clash was handed to him. However, the current UFC lightweight champion doesn’t think that will ever happen now.

AUGUST 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Both of my hands still hurt" - Justin Gaethje still uncertain about his UFC return Justin Gaethje is certainly enjoying his time as the UFC lightweight champion. However, it appears 'The Highlight' has yet to make up his mind about a potential UFC return.

AUGUST 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Charles Oliveira Pitches Shocking Gamble for UFC Rematch vs. Justin Gaethje The former UFC Lightweight Champion is setting his sights on regaining his title.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

In The Corner: Justin Gaethje on His Legacy as a Future UFC Hall of Famer UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje joins In The Corner on behalf of Total Wireless to talk all things UFC, from his unforgettable title...

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Arman Tsarukyan Proposes 2-6 UFC Opponent for Ilia Topuria's Next Fight Former UFC two-division champion Ilia Topuria is a little over two months removed from his UFC Lightweight Championship loss to Justin Gaeth...

AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

"99.9% I'll beat him" - Arman Tsarukyan says Justin Gaethje should retire rather than fight him next Arman Tsarukyan believes Justin Gaethje should consider retirement if the UFC offers him a fight against the Armenian-Russian.

AUGUST 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense

Islam Makhachev dismisses the idea that Ian Machado Garry is his toughest challenge yet

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

"I'm offended by this"- UFC Hall of Famer takes issue with Justin Gaethje demanding a big fight despite his champion status Justin Gaethje has made it clear that he wants a major matchup when he returns. However, his stance has drawn scrutiny given his position as the UFC lightweight champion.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"That should be the biggest paycheck" - Ali Abdelaziz gets honest about potential Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje super fight MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz recently shared his thoughts on a potential Islam Makhachev vs. Justin Gaethje clash and claimed that it was very much possible.

AUGUST 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He deserves the time off" - Ali Abdelaziz shares Justin Gaethje return timeline, which fight will bring lightweight champ back There’s been a lot said about Justin Gaethje’s future after his win at UFC Freedom 250.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He's playing with house money" - Matt Brown believes Justin Gaethje should dismiss retirement calls and keep fighting Matt Brown recently shared his thoughts on whether Justin Gaethje should retire from MMA after winning the undisputed lightweight championship.

JULY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"As primal as they come" - When Justin Gaethje explained Tony Ferguson's insane durability In his heyday, Tony Ferguson was one of the most unorthodox and durable fighters in the UFC, and Justin Gaethje has now shared his thoughts on what allowed 'El Cucuy' to absorb so...

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Justin Gaethje denies Ilia Topuria a rematch, names more deserving opponent Following his UFC Freedom 250 victory over Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje had made it clear that he had no intention of offering 'El Matador' an immediate rematch.

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Justin Gaethje has no chance" - Colby Covington convinced that Arman Tsarukyan will become UFC lightweight champion Arman Tsarukyan’s incredible journey outside of the UFC came to a halt at the latest RAF event.

JULY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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