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Arman Tsarukyan’s manager hits back at Paddy Pimblett’s reasoning for preferring a matchup with ‘legend’ Justin Gaethje

Arman Tsarukyan sits in a strange place in the lightweight division right now. While many fans believe that Tsarukyan is the rightful next contender, Ilia Topuria clearly has no intentions of fighting him having recently stated that he’d rather vacate his title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24

Daniel Cormier warns Justin Gaethje that his retirement ultimatum won’t work with the UFC

Daniel Cormier does not expect the UFC to be forced into granting Justin Gaethje’s title shot demand, even if it means losing him altogether. The debate is ongoing regarding who will challenge Ilia Topuria first after he achieved two-division glory at UFC 317.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 23

Justin Gaethje shares hilarious gameplan for second Max Holloway ‘point down’ as he calls for BMF rematch

Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje aims to run it back with Max Holloway after UFC 318. Max Holloway spoiled Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight at UFC 318 as he won their BMF trilogy by unanimous decision last Saturday in New Orleans.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 23

Justin Gaethje claims the UFC is using him as he turns down mega fight… ‘They don’t need me anymore’

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is pretty furious with the way he is currently being treated by the promotion. Last month, UFC fans were hit with some shock news when Justin Gaethje‘s manager claimed that Gaethje is considering retirement after he was snubbed for the vacant lightweight title fight at UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 22

Justin Gaethje says 'absolutely not' to rumored UFC fight and threatens retirement

Justin Gaethje appears to be at his wits' end with his position in the UFC's lightweight division. 'The Highlight' has been a staple of the lightweight shark tank for about a decade, putting on some of the best fights in UFC history.

MMA News / HITC / July 20

Justin Gaethje gives update on Ilia Topuria fight after threatening UFC retirement

Justin Gaethje hasn’t changed his position on a potential lightweight title fight with Ilia Topuria. Topuria became the new lightweight champion at UFC 317 on June 29, taking down Charles Oliveira in the first round to add a second belt to his collection.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 19

Justin Gaethje provides title fight update after threatening retirement… ‘Someone has to fight him this year’

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is remaining adamant regarding his stance on a lightweight title fight against Ilia Topuria. At

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 18

Dustin Poirier retirement: Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje and more remember legacy of 'The Diamond'

Some of the biggest names in the sport help define Poirier's legacy ahead of his UFC 318 retirement fight vs. Max Holloway

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 18

UFC 318: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

In an immense show of gratitude to their main event competitor, the UFC brings the action to Louisiana for UFC 318 and the much-anticipated retirement bout of lightweight legend Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / HITC / July 18

UFC veteran who almost beat Justin Gaethje set to face unbeaten prospect, but has lost 10 in a row

It’s not just Tony Ferguson who’s trying to find his way back to the win column. Melvin Guillard, another former UFC lightweight, is also looking to break a long streak of losses.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 17

‘Worst trash talker in UFC’ … Michael Johnson gets opponent to admit he’s a fan in wild presser exchange

Michael ‘The Menace’ Johnson went viral at yet another UFC press conference. The lightweight veteran has never been afraid to speak his mind ahead of his upcoming fights, most notably against Justin Gaethje in 2017, where Johnson said he was going to eat the WSOF champion for dinner at the biggest UFC press conference of the year.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 17

Dustin Poirier retirement: Islam Makhachev, Justin Gaethje and more remember legacy of 'The Diamond'

Some of the biggest names in the sport help define Poirier's legacy ahead of his UFC 318 retirement fight vs. Max Holloway

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MMA News / FirstSportz / July 12

Team Justin Gaethje Confirms Sticking to ‘Retirement’ if He Doesn’t Get Title Shot Next!

During his recent appearance on the Pound-4-Pound podcast, Ali Abdelaziz, one of the sport’s most prominent managers, touched on a variety of topics. But with Kayla Harrison prepping for her biggest fight yet, and former 155-pound king Islam Makhachev doing much the same a weight class up, all attention is elsewhere.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 10

'I Asked Several Times' – Charles Oliveira Admits Having No Memory of Ilia Topuria Knockout

Heading into UFC 317, Charles Oliveira was confident he would defeat Ilia Topuria and reclaim the UFC lightweight championship. However, just as Topuria predicted, he secured a stunning first-round knockout, finishing Oliveira in dominant and devastating fashion.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Justin Gaethje Calls Out Ilia Topuria, Demanding Lightweight Title Shot

Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje has put together one of the best careers in UFC history at 155 pounds, and he only wants the belt next. He’s coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev after taking nearly a year off following his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.

MMA News / HITC / July 7

Justin Gaethje reveals sale price of Ferrari won against Kevin Durant and Rob Gronkowski

Justin Gaethje didn’t hold on to his Fanatics Games prize for long – and it turned out to be a pretty savvy move. The former UFC BMF and interim lightweight champion took second place at this year’s Fanatics Fest, finishing behind only NFL legend Tom Brady.

MMA News / HITC / July 7

Justin Gaethje addresses Ilia Topuria title shot and reveals how he’s going to win, and where he wants it.

Justin Gaethje has something many in the lightweight division want, and he has a feeling it’s going to take him to Ilia Topuria. With Dustin Poirier’s retirement leaving another gap at the top of the division, Gaethje used a first-round stoppage of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 314 to crash back into title contention.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7

Justin Gaethje traded $400,000 Ferrari within hours of beating out Kevin Durant and Rob Gronkowski for prize

Justin Gaethje didn’t spend too much time enjoying his Ferrari after finishing in second place at the Fanatics Games this year. The former BMF and interim lightweight UFC champion beat out the likes of Rob Gronkowski, John Cena, Kevin Durant and other superstar names to finish as runner up to Tom Brady at this year’s Fanatics Fest.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 7

Once Threatening to Retire, Justin Gaethje Eyes ‘Cocky’ Ilia Topuria for Title Fight

Justin Gaethje is on the final run of his fighting career and wants one last UFC lightweight title opportunity. He was seated octagon-side at UFC 317 when Ilia Topuria delivered a stunning knockout victory over Brazilian legend Charles Oliveira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6

Justin Gaethje brutally honest on Ilia Topuria, shares timeline for potential UFC title clash

Justin Gaethje has a time and a place in mind for UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and BMF Champion is 0-2 in undisputed title fights but Gaethje hopes the third time is the charm against the newly crowned Ilia Topuria.