Justin Gaethje

2023 - 3 - 19

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Justin Gaethje targets Charles Oliveira or Dustin Poirier next: 'I ... (Yahoo Sports)

The former UFC interim lightweight champion is eyeing a rematch next following his most recent feat in the octagon. Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) defeated Rafael ...

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Justin Gaethje slams Michael Bisping for being "unprofessional ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Michael Bisping was on commentary duty for Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman's UFC 286 title fight and Justin Gaethje has blasted him for being "very ...

"I thought he [Usman] won the fight, but I'm probably as biased as the judges," Gaethje said. I thought he beat Michael Bisping in this place [O2 Arena] when they fought, but again, he got the same treatment Kamaru just got." The American also admitted that Dustin Poirier, who is ranked one spot above Gaethje, could serve as his next opponent. Gaethje was in action in the co-main event as he won a hard-fought decision against Rafael Fiziev, with both men earning $50,000 bonuses for their performances. I think that's salty." 'Rocky', who won the belt against Usman in their rematch last August, executed a great gameplan as he took away the takedown offence of Usman across five rounds to win by scores of 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.

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Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping's UFC 286 commentary as 'very ... (MMAmania.com)

More than just flubbing his words consistently, Michael Bisping is now coming under fire for how he called UFC 286's main event trilogy between Leon Edwards ...

He has his sights set on a Dustin Poirer rematch next ( [more details here](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/18/23646894/justin-gaethje-next-fight-dustin-poirier-rematch-ufc-286-win-lightweight-espn-mma)). “Yeah, I mean, I thought [Kamaru] won the fight,” Gaethje said during UFC’s 286 post-fight press conference. [Fight of the Night](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/18/23646204/ufc-286-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-ppv-london-usman-edwards-gaethje-fiziev-hadley-nelson)” bonus earlier in the evening, bludgeoning Rafael Fiziev en route to a [hard-fought majority decision](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/18/23644883/ufc-286-results-justin-gaethje-rafael-fiziev-who-won-lightweight-london-espn-mma) victory. Britain’s first-ever UFC champion was ringside to call the “Edwards vs. [lost his trilogy](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/18/23644882/leon-edwards-kamaru-usman-3-live-fight-blog-streaming-updates-ufc-286-london-espn-mma) to Edwards in the main event — ripped the UFC Hall of Famer for his biased commentary. [semi-useless/annoying](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/14/23640044/joe-rogan-out-replaced-michael-bisping-ahead-ufc-286) color commentator who talks over the [brilliant Jon Anik](https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/16/23643951/video-watch-jon-anik-hype-the-london-crowd-for-ufc-286-i-cant-f-king-wait-mma) way too early and way too often.

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'We're born for this' – UFC star Rafael Fiziev shows off bloodied and ... (The Sun)

RAFAEL FIZIEV was left grinning ear to ear as he showed off his battered and bloodied face following defeat to Justin Gaethje.The lightweight brawlers.

The critics, I love you guys." "I got my takedown, everybody can shut the f*** up now. He said: "All good.

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Justin Gaethje: Michael Bisping commentary was 'unprofessional' for ... (MMA Fighting)

Justin Gaethje doesn't think training partner Kamaru Usman was getting a fair shake from Michael Bisping at UFC 286.

I wouldn’t have done that backflip if I wasn’t 99 percent sure that I won that fight.” But he’s sure the boss won’t have a problem with it. I knew that I won that fight. [Rafael Fiziev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4895/rafael-fiziev) also ended in a majority decision draw with a result that was read out in an unorthodox manner. “But I’m probably as biased as the judges. “I thought [Usman] won the fight,” Gaethje said when asked for his thoughts on the Edwards-Usman trilogy bout.

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'It was very unprofessional' – Justin Gaethje launches astonishing ... (talkSPORT.com)

Justin Gaethje took shots at Michael Bisping following UFC 286.'The Highlight' once again lived up to his nickname as he beat Rafael Fiziev in a b.

He said: “I thought [Usman] won the fight. “When I came out, the first thing I noticed was how loud they was.” “I didn’t hear anything when I was in there but in-between the rounds, when I was pumping them up, they were super loud. “I know he did but he got the same treatment Kamaru just got.” Gaethje explained: “I love that they love fighting. “I thought he beat Michael Bisping in this place when they fought

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Will Dustin Poirier be the next opponent of Justin Gaethje? The UFC ... (Republic World)

After securing victory at UFC 286, Justin Gaethje answers whether he wants to face Dustin Poirier next. The two have met each other in the Octagon in 2018.

However, the match was a closely contested one and brought fans to their feet. I fought like a complete idiot when I fought Oliveira, so I’d love to have that fight back, but Dustin is a good option.” Sitting at 3rd position in the [Lightweight ](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/other-sports/should-ufc-issue-a-sanction-on-dana-white-for-slapping-wife-dustin-poirier-comments-articleshow.html)Rankings, Gaethje sees [ Dustin Poirier](https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/dustin-poirier-loses-temper-slaps-fan-for-showcasing-famous-conor-mcgregor-jibe-watch-articleshow.html) as the probable option to face next. I 100 percent believe that I deserve to fight someone ranked in front of me." “You know, I did what I had to do, I fought someone ranked below me. After securing victory at UFC 286 over Rafael Fiziev, Justin Gaethje appeared in the post-match press conference.

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Justin Gaethje won't be 'around much longer,' planning one last title ... (Bloody Elbow)

Justin Gaethje is known as one of the most exciting fighters in MMA today. Nine out of his 11 UFC fights have earned him post-fight bonuses, with his UFC ...

But by his standards, it was still a “boring” contest. But unlike most fighters in their prime, the 34-year-old Gaethje is already looking towards the twilight of his career. Justin Gaethje is known as one of the most exciting fighters in MMA today.

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Justin Gaethje Labels Michael Bisping 'Very Unprofessional', Points ... (LowKick MMA)

Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje has taken issue with the commentary duties of former undisputed middleweight titleholder, ...

[READ MORE: Video - Jiri Prochazka tears off toenail while swimming in freezing lake ahead of UFC comeback](https://www.lowkickmma.com/jiri-prochazka-removes-his-toenail-ufc-lake/) [assembled media](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0eLWLM7lkc&ab_channel=UFC-UltimateFightingChampionship) after UFC 286. [READ MORE: Dana White confirms Colby Covington will challenge Leon Edwards for title after UFC 286: 'He deserves the fight'](https://www.lowkickmma.com/colby-covington-to-challenge-leon-edwards-ufc/) [in a close, hard-fought majority decision victory](https://www.lowkickmma.com/justin-gaethje-win-rafael-fiziev-ufc-286/). [READ MORE: UFC boss Dana White dismisses claims that he focuses too much on Power Slap League: 'Shut the f*ck up'](https://www.lowkickmma.com/dana-white-focus-power-slap-league-over-ufc/) [himself dropping a close, majority judging loss to the Birmingham native](https://www.lowkickmma.com/leon-edwards-defeats-kamaru-usman-win-ufc-286/).

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Justin Gaethje calls Michael Bisping's UFC 286 commentary ... (Hindustan Times)

In the post fight press conference, Gaethje called out Bisping for his unprofessional commentary during the main event.

In the post fight press conference, Gaethje called out Bisping for his unprofessional commentary during the main event. Buffer read a 29-28 Gaethje score first, then a second 29-28 score with no name attached to it, and then the 28-28 score before announcing Gaethje as the winner. During the main event bout between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, former MMA fighter Michael Bisping commentated.

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Justin Gaethje Happy to See Rafael Fiziev 'Drowning in His Blood' at ... (Sherdog.com)

Justin Gaethje has a well-earned reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC.

“I fought someone below me, and I 100 percent believe that I deserve to fight someone ranked in front of me. “I did what I had to do,” Gaethje said. But outside of that, I did such a good job at controlling the fight.” I was in such control of my emotions in there. “The key is not to get hit, and I did a good job at that. “I look pretty good, so I did a good job,” Gaethe said at the UFC 286 post-fight press conference.

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Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping for 'biased' UFC 286 main event ... (MMA Junkie)

The former UFC interim lightweight champion thought his friend and teammate Kamaru Usman did enough to beat British champion Leon Edwards in their trilogy bout ...

The 34-year-old is [hoping to get a rematch with either Oliveira or Dustin Poirier](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-286-news-justin-gaethje-targets-charles-oliveira-dustin-poirier-next-fight). (I’m) certainly not as biased as Michael Bisping. “But I’m probably as biased as the judges.

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Justin Gaethje rips Michael Bisping for 'biased' UFC 286 main event ... (Yahoo Sports)

The former UFC interim lightweight champion thought his friend and teammate Kamaru Usman did enough to beat British champion Leon Edwards in their trilogy bout ...

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Safford alum Justin Gaethje returns to championship form with a win ... (The Gila Herald)

Photo Courtesy UFC via Twitter:: Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje celebrates after defeating Rafael Fiziev by a majority decision at UFC 286 in ...

Immediately afterward, Gaethje again commented on how his fighting career is nearing its end and that he would like to take one more stab at the UFC Lightweight Championship Belt one more time. In the end, Gaethje won a majority decision after badly bashing Fiziev’s face and scoring the only takedown of the night in the final 10 seconds. 3-ranked and former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion of the World, Gaethje (24-4) took on up comer Rafael Fiziev (12-2).

Monster Energy's Justin Gaethje Defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286 ... (Yahoo Finance)

'The Highlight' strikes again! Monster Energy congratulates Justin Gaethje on defeating Rafael Fiziev by majority decision in the Lightweight Division fight ...

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