BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje is more than ready to “f*ck around and find out” just how good Islam Makhachev really is. UFC 294 saw the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ retain his lightweight world title in spectacular fashion, scoring a vicious first-round head kick KO against short-notice replacement opponent Alexander Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi. With Makhachev’s quick finish,
Justin Gaethje believes it’s time for a fresh matchup at the top of the lightweight division. UFC 294 saw Islam Makhachev deliver another stellar performance, finishing featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski via a jaw-dropping first-round head kick KO in Abu Dhabi. With back-to-back losses against the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ in 2023, Volkanovski will head back to 145
Islam Makhachev is ready to face whoever is next for him The lightweight champ doesn’t see a rematch with Charles Oliveira as the best fight to make Islam Makhachev is happy to find himself in a very familiar spot after finishing Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch at UFC 294. However, the reigning UFC lightweight champion
Justin Gaethje was thought by many to be the next man up for Islam Makhachev following UFC 294’s shocking conclusion, but it appears that Dana White has different plans. Returning to the Octagon in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ added another highlight-reel finish to his resume, scoring a vicious first-round knockout of
Fight fans on social media are freaking out after it appeared that Kamaru Usman had suffered an injury at the UFC 294 open workout. Making his return to the Octagon on 10 days’ notice, the ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ is set to square off with undefeated Chechen monster Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event of the evening.
Islam Makhachev has claimed that Justin Gaethje was the initial choice for his new UFC 294 opponent. Makhachev was expected to collide with Charles Oliveira in a rematch for the UFC Lightweight Championship on October 21. Back at UFC 280, Makhachev submitted “do Bronx” in the second round to capture the 155-pound gold. While the
Manager Ali Abdelaziz believes Justin Gaethje has earned the right to challenge for the UFC Lightweight Championship. Abdelaziz represents both Gaethje and reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. On October 21, Makhachev will put his 155-pound gold on the line against Charles Oliveira in a rematch. The bout will headline UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
Justin Gaethje credits his UFC 291 win over Dustin Poirier to his different mental approach “The Highlight” doesn’t want to fight in Abu Dhabi again ever unless it’s for a title fight Justin Gaethje is still savoring his sensation UFC 291 win over Dustin Poirier. He is not really thinking about Islam Makhachev vs. Charles
Justin Gaethje got a special phone call after his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Gaethje was headlining UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, Utah in a rematch against Dustin Poirier for the vacant BMF belt. It was a highly-anticipated rematch and in the second round, Gaethje landed a beautifully-timed head kick that knocked
Justin Gaethje has earned some respect from Michael Bisping. The newly-crowned ‘BMF’ Champion popped back up in the lightweight title picture with a stunning headkick knockout of Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Following the KO-of-the-year contender, Gaethje called for a title shot against the winner of Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2, which takes place
Dustin Poirier opened up about his BMF title fight defeat to Just Gaethje at UFC 291 “The Diamond” is not sure about what he wants to do next Dustin Poirier is not letting his BMF title fight KO loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 consume him as he still knows he is one of
Dustin Poirier took on Justin Gaethje in the second-ever fight for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 291. UFC 291: Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje Round 1 Poirier eats a low kick by Gaethje and fires right back. Body kick by Poirier. Gaethje with a low kick. Hard low kick from Poirier.
Chael Sonnen believes Dustin Poirier will defeat Justin Gaethje once again. Five years after their first encounter, Poirier and Gaethje will meet in a rematch for the BMF title in the main event of UFC 291. Poirier will look for a repeat of his 3rd round TKO of Gaethje from 2018 whereas Gaethje tries to
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping has laid out his pick for the UFC 291 main event. Taking the headlining spot will be a BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Both men are former interim UFC champions, but they are hoping to win the actual undisputed gold before it’s too late. This
Justin Gaethje explained what he must do to defeat Dustin Poirier in their upcoming fight. On Saturday, July 29, Gaethje and Poirier will headline UFC 291 for the vacant BMF title. This won’t be the first time the action-packed matchup has played out, as Poirier secured a fourth-round TKO win against Gaethje in April 2018.
Sean Brady believes Dustin Poirier will beat Justin Gaethje in their upcoming BMF title fight but wants Gaethje to come out on top. Brady backed Jan Blachowicz to defeat Alex Pereira in his predictions for UFC 291. Fan favorite Dustin Poirier is coming off a commanding win over Michael Chandler at UFC 281 last November.