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'It will be a grueling situation for Max…' Coach warns Max Holloway fight with Islam Makhachev won’t be like Justin Gaethje

After destroying Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Max Holloway has shown interest in fighting Islam Makhachev. According to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, Holloway cannot handle the pressure from the Dagestani.

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'We’ve both been there with Khabib…' Justin Gaethje has advise for Dustin Poirier ahead of Islam Makhachev fight

Perennial lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has no regrets in the aftermath of his loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300. Before his BMF scrap, many fans thought “The Highlight” would challenge Islam Makhachev’s throne next.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 19

'They would never pay me what they pay me now,' Justin Gaethje reveals REAL reason for not taking wrestling-heavy strategy to UFC fights

Justin Gaethje has no regrets regarding his high-risk fighting approach and brawler style. The fighter’s reckless behavior within the octagon is widely known.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 29

Coach: Justin Gaethje Was 'Biggest Threat' to Islam Makhachev’s Title Reign

American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez believes the biggest threat to Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title reign is gone. Mendez considered Justin Gaethje to be the biggest threat to Makhachev.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 24

Justin Gaethje updates recovery timeline after UFC 300, Manchester to host UFC 304

UFC returns to Manchester for the first time in eight years, Gaethje gives a health update after being knocked out by Max Holloway

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 23

Justin Gaethje credits Max Holloway: 'He surprised me in a couple areas'

Justin Gaethje had the momentum in his fight at UFC 300 against Max Holloway -- and saw it shift with one kick and one broken nose in the first round. Gaethje lost to Holloway by knockout in the final second of the five-round lightweight fight in Las Vegas on April 13.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 22

Gaethje Has No Regrets Over The Holloway Fight – ‘I Can’t Complain’

Justin Gaethje has no regrets about facing Max Holloway and has vowed to bounce back from his UFC 300 loss. Gaethje lost his BMF belt after getting stopped with a second left in the fight.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 21

Justin Gaethje Weighs in on Dustin Poirier Getting Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev

Justin Gaethje doesn’t regret fighting Max Holloway instead of waiting for a title shot that will now go to Dustin Poirier. Gaethje defeated Poirier via a vicious head-kick KO last year to earn the BMF title and bolster his relevance in the lightweight title picture.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 17

Should the UFC book Charles Oliveira – Justin Gaethje 2 next?

This past Saturday night at UFC 300, we saw two massive matchups in the lightweight division. In the first of three title fights, Justin Gaethje (25-5) put his BMF title on the line against former featherweight champion Max Holloway (25-7).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 15

Ilia Topuria Surprisingly Trashes Epic Finish To Max Holloway-Justin Gaethje Fight

Several years ago, Georges St-Pierre uttered the “not impressed” phrase. Now, Ilia Topuria is taking hold of it. Topuria, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, was in attendance at UFC 300 over the weekend.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / April 14

Max Holloway Admits to Feeling 'Counted Out' Prior to UFC 300 Win Over Justin Gaethje

Max Holloway had to remind the doubters at UFC 300 that he was one-half of the BMF title fight for a reason. Based primarily on a previously-unsuccessful venture to 155 pounds in 2019 and opponent Justin Gaethje’s well-earned reputation as a wrecking machine, Holloway entered Saturday’s fight as the underdog.

MMA News / Bleacher Report / April 14

Watch: Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje with 1 second left in final round (via ⁠@TNTSports)

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 14

UFC 300 Recap: Max Holloway knocks Justin Gaethje out cold to become the new BMF

The first of three title fights tonight at UFC 300 featured the first ever title defense of the BMF championship. BMF title holder Justin Gaethje (25-4) was looking to defend his silver and black title against former featherweight champion Max Holloway (25-7).

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 12

Why Justin Gaethje Needs to Prove Himself

Justin Gaethje gave everything he could in his fight at UFC 254 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Whether it was an array of takedowns, intense grappling, or hard striking, the Arizona native did everything he could to win the fight.

MMA News / ClutchPoints / April 11

Justin Gaethje’s net worth in 2024

Justin Gaethje’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Gaethje is a professional mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC. He is a former UFC Interim Lightweight champion and the current UFC BMF title holder.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 14

Watch: Justin Gaethje Wildly Celebrates UFC 299 Win By Dustin Poirier

Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier have shared the UFC Octagon together as opponents. However, that appears to have only strengthened the bond between the two.

MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / March 11

UFC 299 Aftermath: Watch Justin Gaethje's Savage Reaction to Dustin Poirier KO

Justin Gaethje made it abundantly clear who he was rooting for after he watched his former opponent Dustin Poirier knock out Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 299.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 1

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shockingly Blasts Justin Gaethje Vs. Max Holloway Booking

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has always been one to speak his mind. The fighter was recently asked about an upcoming UFC 300 bout pitting Justin Gaethje against Max Holloway.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 1

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The history of the UFC is littered with great bouts between titans of the sport. The problem is that circumstances out of the control of UFC President Dana White often arise, making these major fights few and far between.

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MMA News / FanNation MMA Knockout / January 31

Justin Gaethje Makes Fiery Rebuttal to Rival's Eye Poke Accusations

Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev have rekindled their rivalry after remarks made by Fiziev regarding an eye poke in their fight. "Ataman" was interviewed on January 30, where he discredited Gaethje's victory by alleging that an eye poke swung the fight in his favor: "[Gaethje] ran away from me for two rounds.

MMA News / Sherdog.com / November 20

Benoit St. Denis Explains Desire for ‘Violent Fight’ Against Justin Gaethje

Benoit St. Denis believes Justin Gaethje is one of the only fighters in the UFC who is durable enough to go toe-to-toe with him. St. Denis pulled off his fifth consecutive stoppage win with a brutal first-round KO over lightweight veteran Matt Frevola at UFC 295 on Nov.