Justin Gaethje To Face Rafael Fiziev in UFC 313

Justin Gaethje eyes title fight vs. Islam Makhachev with big UFC 313 win
With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) looking for fresh blood, Gaethje thinks he can jump into the title opportunity with an impressive showing against Fiziev. Gaethje edged out Fiziev by majority decision at UFC 286.
UFC 313: Justin Gaethje Gets New Opponent, Faces Rafael Fiziev In Lightweight Rematch
Rafael Fiziev has agreed to step in to face Justin Gaethje in a rematch on less than two weeks' notice at UFC 313 on March 8.
Rafael Fiziev stepping in to face Justin Gaethje at UFC 313
Rafael Fiziev has been announced as Dan Hooker's replacement against Justin Gaethje in the co-main event of UFC 313 on March 8.
Justin Gaethje says five lightweights turned down UFC 313 fight; two respond
Arman Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who pulled out of his title fight against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 just one day prior, clarifies that he was willing to face Gaethje on short notice – but in a catchweight bout.
UFC 313: Could Justin Gaethje secure another lightweight title shot?
If Justin Gaethje emerges victorious against Rafael Fiziev a second time, he believes he could be due for another lightweight title shot.
Justin Gaethje Hints At A Possible Championship Fight If He Manages To Secure Big UFC 313 Win
Justin Gaethje teases a potential title shot if he secures a big win at UFC 313, keeping fans eager for his next move.
Justin Gaethje claims he will drop ‘too safe’ style for UFC 313 despite being KO’d in last fight
Ahead of his UFC 313 fight against Rafael Fiziev, Justin Gaethje has claimed he has been 'too safe' in recent matchups and will drop that style on March 8.
UFC 313: Justin Gaethje now faces Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event
Justin Gaethje became the BMF when he knocked out Dustin Poirier back in the summer of 2023. Gaethje was next in line to face Islam Makhachev, but the UFC came calling and asked if he’d fight Max Holloway at UFC 300 for the BMF title.
Justin Gaethje Reveals His Struggles To Find UFC 313 Opponent As Top Lightweights Allegedly Turned Down Fight Offer
Justin Gaethje opens up about his struggles to find a UFC 313 opponent, claiming top lightweights have turned down fight offers.
Justin Gaethje clears up confusion after controversially naming five fighters who ‘said no’ to UFC 313
Arman Tsaryukan was the first UFC star who denied turning down a short-notice fight with Gaethje – but he did admit to asking for the bout at a catchweight before Fiziev agreed to make 156lbs. Dustin Poirier also hit back at Gaethje for suggesting that he shied away from a short-notice trilogy fight.
Justin Gaethje opens as underdog in rematch with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313
Justin Gaethje has opened as the betting underdog in his rematch against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 next Saturday in Las Vegas.
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Justin Gaethje talks KO loss to Max Holloway, will retire ‘if it happens again'
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