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Justin Gaethje names shock fighter he KO’d behind the hardest shots he’s ever taken

Justin Gaethje has faced some of the toughest names in UFC’s lightweight division, but there was one fighter who surprised him more than most. Gaethje is currently on the sidelines but still hoping to get a title shot when he returns, even though the path back to a title fight is not straightforward.

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Justin Gaethje surprisingly credits ex-UFC star he beat in under 90 seconds when naming hardest strike he’s taken

Justin Gaethje has shared the Octagon with the who’s who of the lightweight limit during his UFC run, however, one in particular caused him some surprising problems.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Justin Gaethje Pressures UFC for White House Fight Despite Ilia Topuria’s Snub

Justin Gaethje has been one of the UFC’s most loyal and exciting fighters for years. All that the former interim lightweight champion wants in return is a shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Justin Gaethje says he could be out of the Octagon for 15 months in latest UFC fight update

Justin Gaethje is playing the waiting game. Following his repeat win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in March, the former UFC interim champion and BMF titleholder made it clear that he would not fight again unless it was for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20

Justin Gaethje reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight in stark assessment

Lightweight favorite Justin Gaethje has made a rather stark admission on his overall chances of toppling Khabib Nurmagomedov, five years after their clash.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18

Justin Gaethje reveals the one UFC opponent that he was ‘scared’ of and it’s not Khabib Nurmagomedov

Over his astonishing career in the UFC, Justin Gaethje has faced a plethora of elite opponents, but one stands out to him as the scariest. Longtime UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje is sitting waiting to find out what his next challenge will be after returning to the win column earlier this year at UFC 313.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Justin Gaethje Reveals UFC Fighter Who Scared Him the Most; It’s Not Khabib Nurmagomedov or Max Holloway

Fear isn’t a word you often associate with Justin Gaethje. ‘The Highlight’ has built his name on chaos, trading blows with killers like Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, and even Khabib Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 17

Paddy Pimblett – Out in the Cold and Being Passed By

The Baddy, Paddy Pimblett, was scheduled to end 2025 with a huge fight. Entering the year, he was riding a six fight winning run and was beginning to silence the doubters.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Justin Gaethje gives surprise reaction after receiving unique compliment from Khabib Nurmagomedov

When Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the UFC in 2020, it came as a huge shock to the fanbase. Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as the most dominant champion in UFC history, but receives a lot of criticism for retiring at the peak of his powers in 2020.

Justin Gaethje Breaks Silence After Losing $1,000,000 to Tom Brady

Justin Gaethje wasn’t even supposed to be there. The UFC lightweight brawler had flown to New York for a simple meet-and-greet at Fanatics Fest, not to test his skills against America’s sporting elite.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Justin Gaethje Risks Sabotaging UFC Career as Ali Abdelaziz Calls for Ilia Topuria Again

Justin Gaethje’s team has only one demand from the UFC, and that’s to give him a title shot. He doesn’t want to entertain any other fights unless the money’s good, believing that he’s done enough to get a lightweight title fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8

Justin Gaethje Turned Down UFC Qatar Bout, Says Arman Tsarukyan Amid Title Shot Rumor

Arman Tsarukyan has been out of action for over a year, leaving fans waiting for his highly anticipated UFC return. His previous appearance came at UFC 300, where the Armenian defeated former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via split decision.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 6

Topuria Vs. Gaethje Could Be First UFC-Paramount Event

The UFC is reportedly aiming for a massive title fight to headline its first event under the organization’s new, multibillion-dollar broadcast deal with Paramount.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 5

Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Targeted to Launch UFC’s Paramount Era in January 2026

At the end of 2025, the UFC will officially part ways with ESPN, closing out a seven-year broadcast partnership that began in 2019. Starting in January 2026, Paramount will become the exclusive home of UFC events in the United States through a new seven-year deal.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 2

Dana White Offered Solution to Bring Justin Gaethje Out of ‘Retirement’ Without Title Shot

In the ever-evolving world of professional sports, athletes often find themselves at crossroads, balancing personal ambitions with the expectations of their organizations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 26

Kamaru Usman names the ‘only’ way UFC can get Justin Gaethje back without the lightweight title

Kamaru Usman thinks Dana White has two options after Justin Gaethje’s UFC retirement ultimatum. Gaethje has made it clear what he wants next following a bounce-back victory earlier this year.

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Max Holloway snubs iconic Justin Gaethje KO when naming favorite win of his legendary career

Max Holloway gave a surprising answer when naming which of his wins takes the top spot. While a fighter at UFC Perth may surpass Holloway’s total UFC wins, the current BMF titleholder has a lot of highlights to look back on.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 7

Joe Rogan Rekindles Debate Over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Undefeated Record and Controversial UFC 148 Win

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever to step inside the Octagon. He accomplished the rare feat of retiring undefeated at 29-0, with 13 of those wins coming in the UFC.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 7

Islam Makhachev Calls Out Ilia Topuria for Dodging Arman Tsarukyan for Maiden 155lbs Title Defense

The MMA world came to a standstill when whispers suggested Islam Makhachev could defend his lightweight crown for the fifth time against Ilia Topuria, who shocked the fight game by vacating his 145-pound belt to pursue double-champion status.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 3

Justin Gaethje’s Wild Pizza Binge Almost Ruined 700K PPV-Generating UFC Card

Justin Gaethje is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining fighters on the UFC roster, admired for his ruthless aggression. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion has delivered countless brutal wars, significantly boosting his global popularity among fans.

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 / MMA on SI / June 30

Justin Gaethje gets support from major rival to fight for UFC title next

Justin Gaethje has had a brutal month in terms of his UFC title prospects. 'The Highlight' was in attendance at UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to claim the vacant lightweight title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

What’s Next For Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje is considering retirement if the UFC doesn’t grant him a lightweight title shot next as we look at his options. Gaethje is searching for his next opponent after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in his last fight.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 9

Justin Gaethje to Retire if There’s no Title Shot

According to Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, the third-ranked UFC fighter will announce his retirement if he is not given a shot at a title. Gaethje looks to face off against the winner of UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 10

Justin Gaethje: 'I'm the most exciting guy that's ever stepped in there'

The UFC 313 co-main event rematch between No. 3 ranked lightweight Justin Gaethje and No. 11 ranked Rafael Fiziev earned 'Fight of the Night' honors and largely lived up to the hype. Gaethje was originally scheduled to faced Dan Hooker but a hand injury forced Hooker out of the fight.