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 does not wish to fight Dustin Poirier a third time. Poirier is set to have a retirement fight in 2025.

Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 to put his name in the hat for a lightweight title shot. Both men traded heavy blows in their three-round co-main event, but Gaethje landed the