Justin Gaethje not interested in Dustin Poirier trilogy, still aims for UFC lightweight title
Gaethje, who bounced back from his KO loss to Max Holloway this past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, made it clear that he’s still chasing gold. The 36-year-old wants his shot at champion Islam Makhachev. He’s unsure his decision win over Rafael Fiziev will get him there, but it definitely helps his cause.
Justin Gaethje rules out one major fight everyone wants to see after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
Gaethje seems like a perfect opponent, but after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, the always-entertaining lightweight contender ruled out a third fight with Poirier. Gaethje has been clear about his desire to fight Islam Makhachev for lightweight gold next.
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Justin Gaethje reveals reason for not wanting Dustin Poirier trilogyThe lightweight stars have twice clashed, with Poirier earning a spectacular fourth-round knockout of Gaethje when they first ...
UFC superstars Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje have risen through the ranks with their impressive fights and endorsements.
Justin Gaethje has made his case to be Islam Makhachev's next title defense. It wasn't so long ago that the former UFC interim lightweight champion was on the road to gold, putting together ...
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