What's next for Justin Gaethje

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Justin Gaethje after UFC 313 win?
Justin Gaethje still has title ambitions after his UFC 313 win. Does he have a path to another shot? We discuss and play matchmaker.
Justin Gaethje calls out Islam Makhachev following recent UFC 313 win: “Dana White, I am ready”
Fresh off a decision win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on Saturday, Justin Gaethje is calling for a title fight against Islam Makhachev.
Why did Justin Gaethje fight without UFC logo on his gloves?
The UFC letters on Gaethje's left glove were faded but still visible when he was in the locker room 10 minutes before his walk-out. As for his right glove, it looked completely normal with the UFC letters clear white. A few minutes later, the UFC logos on both of Gaethje's gloves were long gone.
'Still elite': Fighters react to Justin Gaethje's rematch win vs. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
After his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) showed he’s still capable of winning at the top level when earned a unanimous decision over Fiziev (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the rematch lightweight contenders – Gaethje won the first in March 2023 – at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 313: What's next for Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira?
In the main event, Magomed Ankalaev snatched the light heavyweight title away from Alex Pereira by executing a smart gameplan to earn a unanimous decision victory. Prior to that fight Pereira was undefeated in the 205-pound division and had won each of his last four fights via knockout.
Jon Anik plays lightweight matchmaker following Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 win
Following Justin Gaethje's win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 this past Saturday, commentator Jon Anik believes he should be next for Islam Makhachev.
Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Justin Gaethje's unanimous decision win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA Today Sports; MMA Junkie; UFC) rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-media-day justin-gaethje-ufc-313-media-day-2 justin-gaethje-ufc-313-media-day-1 justin-gaethje-ufc-313-media-day justin-gaethje-vs-rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-pre-fight-press-conference-faceoff rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-official-weigh-ins_446ba9 justin-gaethje-ufc-313-official-weigh-ins_d585c3 rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-ceremonial-weigh-ins justin-gaethje-ufc-313-ceremonial-weigh-ins Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev UFC 313 ceremonial faceoff justin-gaethje-vs-rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff justin-gaethje-vs-rafael-fiziev-ufc-313-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff-1 Rafael Fiziev,
After his win at UFC 313, what’s next for Justin Gaethje?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.
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Arman Tsarukyan Dismisses Calls From Justin Gaethje Demanding Title Shot
Arman Tsarukyan shuts down Justin Gaethje’s demands for a title shot, dismissing his calls. Get the latest on their rivalry!
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Justin Gaethje will not be Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight: ‘I’m OK with it’
Justin Gaethje does not wish to fight Dustin Poirier a third time. Poirier is set to have a retirement fight in 2025.
Justin Gaethje calls Max Holloway loss ‘exhibition’ in hot pursuit of UFC title
Justin Gaethje, a former lightweight champion in WSOF, is 0-2 in undisputed UFC title fights, falling short against then-champs Khabib Nurmagomedov (in his retirement fight) and Charles Oliveira.
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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 ...
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Rafael Fiziev Teases Move to New Weight Class Following Loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 313
Rafael Fiziev, the lightweight contender, has been making waves in the MMA world with his recent revelation about potentially ...