Justin Gaethje News
Justin Gaethje potentially cageside for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2: "I'm not against it"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Justin Gaethje is open to facing off with the winner of Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira at UFC 294. ‘The Highlight’ is fresh off his rematch against Dustin Poirier late last month in Utah. Five years after ‘The Diamond’ scored a knockout win, Justin Gaethje got his revenge in the main event of UFC 291. In the opening seconds of the second frame, he scored a highlight-reel stoppage victory.
Daniel Cormier recommends Justin Gaethje disregard Conor McGregor callout: "Title fight or bust"
Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes Justin Gaethje has bigger things in mind than Conor McGregor. ‘The Highlight’ returned to action over the weekend in the main event of UFC 291. Five years after suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier in his home state, he repaid the favor. In the pay-per-view headliner, Justin Gaethje scored a highlight-reel knockout win over ‘The Diamond’, with Daniel Cormier sitting cage side.
Jon Anik explains why Justin Gaethje defeating Dustin Poirier was the “perfect” result for Ilia Topuria
Harry Kettle - August 2, 2023
UFC commentator Jon Anik has explained why Justin Gaethje’s win over Dustin Poirier was a great result for Ilia Topuria. Last weekend at UFC 291, Justin Gaethje was able to defeat Dustin Poirier via knockout. In doing so, many believe he set himself up for a UFC lightweight title shot. Of course, Charles Oliveira is getting the next crack at Islam Makhachev in October, but Gaethje may well be waiting for the winner.
Justin Gaethje changes tune as he's now interested in fighting Conor McGregor: "Sign the contract"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Justin Gaethje is now interested in fighting Conor McGregor. Gaethje has spoken publicly in the past that McGregor had turned him down and it was a fight that he wanted. However, it never came to fruition and after Gaethje became the BMF champion at UFC 291, the Irishman said he would KO Gaethje with one shot. Yet, Gaethje took aim at McGregor and said he didn’t have much interest in the fight.
Nate Diaz claims Justin Gaethje isn't worthy of being the BMF champion: "Don't fit the description"
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2023
Nate Diaz doesn’t think Justin Gaethje is worthy of being the BMF champion. At UFC 291, Gaethje won the vacant BMF title with a second-round head kick KO over Dustin Poirier. It was just the second time the BMF belt was up for grabs as the first time, it was Jorge Masvidal winning by TKO doctor stoppage over Nate Diaz.
What's next for Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier after UFC 291?
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
In the main event of UFC 291, the vacant BMF title was up for grabs as Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier were set for their highly-anticipated rematch. Gaethje entered the fight coming off a majority decision win over Rafael Fiziev back in March to return to the win column. In the fight prior, he lost to Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt.
Dustin Poirier explains why he‘s frustrated following knockout loss at UFC 291: “I lost to somebody I think I’m better than"
Cole Shelton - July 31, 2023
Dustin Poirier has a reason as to why he is frustrated with his UFC 291 loss to Justin Gaethje. Poirier entered his UFC 291 headliner against Gaethje for the BMF title coming off a submission win over Michael Chandler. ‘The Diamond’ also entered the bout with a ton of confidence given he had already beat Gaethje by TKO back in 2018. However, in the rematch, it was Gaethje who got his hand raised as he scored a second-round head kick KO.
Jorge Masvidal claims he lost $100K when Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291
Susan Cox - July 31, 2023
Jorge Masvidal is claiming he lost $100K when Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. It was just this past Saturday, July 29th at UFC 291 that Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) was KO’d by Justin Gaethje (25-4 MMA) to claim the ‘BMF’ title at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Justin Gaethje responds to callout from Conor McGregor
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
Justin Gaethje has responded after being called out by former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Gaethje (25-4 MMA) returned to the Octagon in tonight’s UFC 291 main event for a rematch with Dustin Poirier (29-8 MMA) that saw the BMF title up for grabs.
Pros react after Justin Gaethje KO's Dustin Poirier at UFC 291
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 291 event was headlined by a lightweight rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the BMF title. Poirier and Gaethje had previously collided in April of 2018, with ‘The Diamond’ emerging victorious by way of fourth-round TKO.
UFC 291 Results: Justin Gaethje KO's Dustin Poirier (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 291 results, including the main event rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Poirier (29-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Chandler by submission in November of last year. ‘The Diamond’ has won four of his past five fights overall, with his lone loss in the stretch coming against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
UFC 291: 'Poirier vs. Gaethje 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 29, 2023
The Octagon returns to Salt Lake City for tonight’s UFC 291 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2. Poirier (29-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Michael Chandler by submission in November of last year. ‘The Diamond’ has won four of his past five fights overall, with his lone loss in the stretch coming against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Justin Gaethje wants to "make" Jorge Masvidal wrap the BMF belt around his waist after UFC 291: "He’ll hate it"
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2023
Justin Gaethje is excited to make Jorge Masvidal wrap the BMF belt around his waist. Justin Gaethje is set to headline UFC 291 on Saturday against Dustin Poirier for the vacant BMF belt. Ahead of the fight, Jorge Masvidal, who won the title back in 2019, has said he will be awarding the winner with the title.
Justin Gaethje rejects notion that he caused Tony Ferguson's downfall: "We play a rough game"
Josh Evanoff - July 26, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has commented on Tony Ferguson’s recent performances. ‘The Highlight’ and ‘El Cucuy’ are both slated to return at UFC 291 this Saturday night. However, the two former champions are in very different stages of their careers. For his part, Justin Gaethje is coming off a decision win over Rafael Fiziev in March and is slated for a main-event rematch with Dustin Poirier.
Justin Gaethje explains why there’s been no trash talk ahead of rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 291
Susan Cox - July 26, 2023
Justin Gaethje is explaining why there’s been no trash talk ahead of his rematch with Dustin Poirier. UFC 291 takes place this weekend, on Saturday, July 29th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
UFC 291 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 BMF title fight
Cole Shelton - July 26, 2023
In the main event of UFC 291, the vacant BMF title is up for grabs as Dustin Poirier takes on Justin Gaethje in a highly-anticipated rematch. Heading into the scrap, Poirier is a -162 favorite while ‘The Highlight’ is a +126 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Poirier will get the win in a rematch but most, to no surprise, are expecting it to be a potential Fight of the Year contender.
Justin Gaethje knows "for a fact" Islam Makhachev is not as good as Khabib Nurmagomedov and hopes he can "prove that"
Cole Shelton - July 24, 2023
Justin Gaethje wants the chance to prove Islam Makhachev is not as good as Khabib Nurmagomedov. Gaethje fought Nurmagomedov back at UFC 254 in October 2020 and it was Nurmagomedov winning by second-round submission. After the win, Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from MMA which did catch many by surprise.
Justin Gaethje says UFC 291 fight against Dustin Poirier will be a "car crash for the ages"
Cole Shelton - July 24, 2023
Justin Gaethje has some violent expectations for his BMF title fight against Dustin Poirier. Gaethje and Poirier are set to have their rematch in the main event of UFC 291 on Saturday in a highly-anticipated fight. The two fought back in April of 2018 where it was Poirier who won by fourth-round TKO in the best fight of 2018 and one of the best scraps of recent memory.