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MMA fighter Justin Gaethje acknowledges limited time in his profession and plans to exit strategically

Despite acknowledging that he is now in the back end of his career, Justin Gaethje is not ready to hang up his gloves any time soon. Following comments he made after beating Rafael Fiziev earlier this year, in which he stated he wanted one more shot at the title and that he would not be in the game for much longer, Gaethje has admitted that … Continue reading MMA fighter Justin Gaethje acknowledges limited time in his profession and plans to exit strategically

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Dustin Poirier asserts that Justin Gaethje remains a reckless fighter, but now he’s more cautious

Few have the courage to step into the Octagon with Justin Gaethje more than once. Dubbed one of the most violent fighters in mixed martial arts history, the former interim UFC lightweight champion is notorious for his relentless pace and uncompromising style that leaves most opponents battered and bruised. But for Dustin Poirier, the chance to test himself against Gaethje again is an opportunity he … Continue reading Dustin Poirier asserts that Justin Gaethje remains a reckless fighter, but now he’s more cautious

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Dana White reveals the backstory of how Dustin Poirier versus Justin Gaethje 2 transitioned into a BMF title fight

The upcoming rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje has been confirmed for the main event of July’s UFC 291 card, and according to UFC President Dana White, it perfectly symbolizes the BMF title. White disclosed that the idea to put the coveted title on the line was conceived during a matchmaking meeting, which he described as being “war rooms.” Further emphasizing the caliber of … Continue reading Dana White reveals the backstory of how Dustin Poirier versus Justin Gaethje 2 transitioned into a BMF title fight

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MMA star Tony Ferguson detained for driving under the influence following reported collision with two vehicles and overturning his truck in Hollywood

Tony Ferguson, a former UFC interim champion, has recently found himself embroiled in a legal predicament. Ferguson had been arrested for driving under the influence after purportedly crashing into two stationary vehicles outside of a nightclub located in Hollywood over the weekend. After the collision, Ferguson’s truck was overturned, and the current UFC competitor was taken into custody following his refusal to undergo a field … Continue reading MMA star Tony Ferguson detained for driving under the influence following reported collision with two vehicles and overturning his truck in Hollywood

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Conor McGregor expresses interest in a potential fight with Mike Perry following their face-off at BKFC 41

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance at BKFC 41 on Saturday and took a friendly faceoff against Mike Perry in the ring. The Irish superstar was warmly welcomed by the Denver crowd as he made his way ringside to watch Chad Mendes and Eddie Alvarez, both former opponents, clash in the co-main event. In the headlining event, McGregor witnessed Perry defeat ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold … Continue reading Conor McGregor expresses interest in a potential fight with Mike Perry following their face-off at BKFC 41

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UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

Beneil Dariush’s much-anticipated match against ex-champ Charles Oliveira has been postponed due to an injury sustained by Oliveira, as confirmed by an unidentified source familiar with the situation to MMA Fighting. This pivotal lightweight matchup was set to be the co-headlining event at the upcoming UFC 288 pay-per-view main card happening on May 6 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The main event is a … Continue reading UFC 288 removes the Charles Oliveira versus Beneil Dariush matchup from its fight lineup

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UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

Justin Gaethje, a former interim UFC lightweight champion, understands that fighters often experience heightened emotions following fights. He wishes that fighters were not judged based on comments made in the immediate aftermath – comments such as those he made regarding Michael Bisping’s commentary during the UFC 286 fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. During the post-fight press conference, Gaethje called Bisping “unprofessional” for the … Continue reading UFC fighter Justin Gaethje clarifies he did not intend to criticize commentator Michael Bisping, despite not considering him a favorite

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UFC confirms Vancouver as the host for UFC 289, making a triumphant return to Canada

After a long wait of nearly four years, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has finally announced their return to Canada. Exciting news for Canadian fight fans, who will be glad to know that UFC 289 is set to take place on June 10, at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. The announcement was made by the UFC President, Dana White, on Friday, much to the joy of people … Continue reading UFC confirms Vancouver as the host for UFC 289, making a triumphant return to Canada

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Justin Gaethje anticipates Poirier rematch, despite suspicions about Poirier’s willingness to compete. Some constituents exhibit doubt

Justin Gaethje is eager to face Dustin Poirier in a rematch after their thrilling 2018 fight, which saw Poirier emerge victorious with a knockout. Gaethje believes that the rematch would be an obvious choice for the UFC as both fighters are highly ranked in the lightweight division and have yet to secure a dance partner. While Gaethje is confident that Poirier will accept the fight, … Continue reading Justin Gaethje anticipates Poirier rematch, despite suspicions about Poirier’s willingness to compete. Some constituents exhibit doubt

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McGregor responds to Gaethje’s remarks labeling him as ‘braindead’ regarding not receiving a UFC title shot

Professional fighter Conor McGregor has expressed his dissatisfaction with fellow lightweight competitor Justin Gaethje. Following Gaethje’s recent victory over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286, which earned him a position among the top five lightweight fighters, he is now potentially just one win away from contending for the title. However, McGregor’s scheduled return to the octagon against Michael Chandler later this year may result in him … Continue reading McGregor responds to Gaethje’s remarks labeling him as ‘braindead’ regarding not receiving a UFC title shot

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Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

Conor McGregor has the potential to end Justin Gaethje’s career without even stepping into the octagon against him. With McGregor out of the USADA testing pool and his comeback fight against Michael Chandler, Gaethje is concerned that a single win by McGregor could lead to a title shot, regardless of whether the bout takes place at lightweight or welterweight. If this were to happen, Gaethje … Continue reading Gaethje may consider quitting fighting if McGregor leapfrogs him for title shot after Chandler fight

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Rafael Fiziev has given a cautionary statement to Justin Gaethje prior to UFC 286, stating that he intends to “capture his heart”

This coming weekend, Rafael Fiziev will go up against Justin Gaethje in the co-main event of UFC 286. This match is critical as Gaethje aims to recover from his loss to previous champion Charles Oliveira, while Fiziev hopes to climb into the top five of the lightweight division and contend for the championship himself. Because of this, Fiziev approaches this fight with a “take no … Continue reading Rafael Fiziev has given a cautionary statement to Justin Gaethje prior to UFC 286, stating that he intends to “capture his heart”

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