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Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje is an MMA fighter who is a title contender in the UFC's lightweight division.

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14 Nov 1988

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US President Donald Trump (in white hat) congratulates Justin Gaethje after his win over Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday. Photo: AFP

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UFC: US’ Gaethje shocks Topuria to win lightweight crown at White House event

Bout headlined ‌’UFC Freedom 250’ held as key part of President Trump’s ⁠celebrations for his 80th birthday, nation’s 250th anniversary.

15 Jun 2026 - 4:06PM

Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight

27 May 2026 - 12:50PM

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UFC: McGregor accuses ‘absolute clown’ Gaethje of ‘pretending to sleep’

11 May 2022 - 4:25PM

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UFC 274: Oliveira taps out Gaethje, says ‘something is missing’

Charles Oliveira becomes No 1 contender to UFC lightweight title he never technically lost after submitting Justin Gaethje with first-round rear-naked choke.

8 May 2022 - 2:00PM

Charles Oliveira applies a rear-naked choke for the submission victory against Justin Gaethje at UFC 274. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

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UFC: Chandler predicts Oliveira vs Gaethje

UFC contender Michael Chandler weighs in on lightweight title fight between former opponents Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.

4 Feb 2022 - 2:45AMvideocam

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UFC 268: Gaethje, Chandler reunite in hospital after lightweight war

Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler pose for a picture together after putting on a fight for the ages in Saturday’s main card opener at Madison Square Garden.

8 Nov 2021 - 12:38PM

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UFC 268: Gaethje outlasts Chandler in war, demands title shot

Justin Gaethje defeats Michael Chandler in main card opener that somehow exceeds sky-high expectations, and calls for next crack at UFC lightweight belt – ‘who else?’

7 Nov 2021 - 1:09PM

Justin Gaethje punches Michael Chandler at UFC 268. Photo: AFP

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Gaethje takes shot at Covington in heated UFC 268 presser

Justin Gaethje faces high-stakes lightweight clash with Michael Chandler but directs his fiercest pre-fight trash talk at Colby Covington during New York press conference.

5 Nov 2021 - 10:44AMvideocam

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UFC: Usman has open invitation to join Gaethje’s Team Elevation

If welterweight champ Kamaru Usman wants a permanent team switch after UFC 258, Elevation striking coach Sean Madden says ‘we can have that conversation’.

3 Feb 2021 - 4:05PMvideocam

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UFC: Gaethje says it’s ‘preposterous’ if McGregor gets title shot

Justin Gaethje vows ‘I’ll never fight in the UFC again’ if Conor McGregor competes for vacant lightweight belt in trilogy with Dustin Poirier.

28 Jan 2021 - 1:19PMvideocam

Dustin Poirier celebrates after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

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The Takedown | Is 2021 a make-or-break year for Conor McGregor in the UFC?

Former UFC two-weight champ Conor McGregor might only have a few fights left in the tank while still in his prime, and simply cannot afford defeat by Dustin Poirier.

2 Jan 2021 - 8:21PMvideocam

Conor McGregor celebrates his first round TKO victory against Donald Cerrone as he exits the arena at UFC 246. Photo: AFP

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UFC 254: Gaethje insists he had Khabib ‘in trouble’

Justin Gaethje says he wasn’t many leg kicks away from Khabib Nurmagomedov not being able to walk in UFC 254 main event – ‘he’s gonna be limping for the next three weeks’.

26 Oct 2020 - 4:13PMvideocam

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UFC 254: McGregor responds to ‘truly embarrassing’ Gaethje’s call-out

Justin Gaethje says if Conor McGregor ‘wants to get the belt, I’m right here’ after Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shock retirement at UFC 254, but Irishman issues scathing response.

26 Oct 2020 - 4:09PMvideocam

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UFC 254: Dana reveals Khabib fought Gaethje with broken foot

UFC boss Dana White says Khabib Nurmagomedov was in hospital with a broken foot and two broken toes three weeks before beating Justin Gaethje – ‘lucky we got to see him fight tonight’.

26 Oct 2020 - 4:14PMvideocam

Justin Gaethje kicks Khabib Nurmagomedov in their lightweight title bout at UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhahi. Photos: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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UFC 254: Khabib retires after choking out Gaethje in masterclass

UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov says he’s walking away from the Octagon after going 29-0 against Justin Gaethje – ‘no way I’m gonna fight without my father’.

26 Oct 2020 - 4:08PMvideocam

Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout at the UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Photos: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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UFC 254: Alvarez warns Khabib must be ‘ready mentally’ for Gaethje

Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez says ‘hopefully Khabib’s training partners were coming after him and not playing nice’ as he warns of Justin Gaethje’s ‘unique style’.

24 Oct 2020 - 5:57PMvideocam

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The Takedown | UFC 254 win will set Khabib up for shot at ‘GOAT’ status

Win over Justin Gaethje would set UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov up for run at 30-0 and retirement fight vs Georges St-Pierre – and there’s a beautiful symmetry to that.

25 Oct 2020 - 6:31AM

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Is Khabib Nurmagomedov the nicest man in MMA?

The UFC star isn’t afraid to wear Russian headdresses, write sentimental posts or sell off fight shirts for charity, yet he may be about to destroy his opponent at UFC 254

23 Oct 2020 - 10:39AMvideocam

Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered one of the nicest fighters in the UFC by his peers and fans. Photo: @khabib_nurmagomedov/Instagram

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The Takedown | What happens if Gaethje beats Khabib at UFC 254?

Justin Gaethje has shown he’s more than capable of hanging with the big boys, but an upset win over Khabib Nurmagomedov would shake the foundations of the fight game.

17 Oct 2020 - 9:00AMvideocam

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UFC: Khabib says ‘stupid’ Tony Ferguson is ‘finished’

UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov doubts he will ever fight Tony Ferguson – ‘someone gonna beat him again, when you take damage like this you never be the same’.

14 Oct 2020 - 11:30AMvideocam

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UFC: Ferguson threatens 170 move – ‘Nick Diaz needs competition’

Tony Ferguson says ‘I gotta bump up’ to welterweight if UFC don’t keep him busy at 155 pounds, after turning down Michael Chandler because ‘you can’t call me a gatekeeper’.

8 Oct 2020 - 3:15PMvideocam

Tony Ferguson ahead of his fight against Justin Gaethje during UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: AFP

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UFC: Gaethje wants to slap ‘total coward’ Covington

UFC interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje says he’s ‘never met someone as fake’ as Colby Covington after Donald Trump rally.

2 Oct 2020 - 6:17PMvideocam

Justin Gaethje (left) and Colby Covington (second left) pose for a picture with US president Donald Trump along with other UFC fighters and personalities. Photo: Instagram

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UFC: Khabib says ‘something special’ planned after Gaethje

Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals Dana White already has a couple of ‘very big things’ lined up for the UFC lightweight champ if he beats Justin Gaethje.

2 Oct 2020 - 3:33PMvideocam

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UFC: Khabib’s manager says ‘never’ to McGregor rematch, TUF rivalry

Ali Abdelaziz reveals recent talks with UFC boss Dana White about Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor coaching rival teams on The Ultimate Fighter.

30 Sep 2020 - 5:00PMvideocam

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Khabib coach says Conor toughest fight but GSP, Tony better for legacy

Javier Mendez thinks hardest match-up for UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is still Conor McGregor but Georges St-Pierre, Tony Ferguson more ‘enticing’ to go 30-0.

7 Aug 2020 - 7:17PMvideocam

Khabib Nurmagomedov choks Conor McGregor during UFC 229. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

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The Takedown | Is McGregor still in line for Khabib vs Gaethje winner?

Title unification fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October sets up some compelling storylines – but where does it leave Conor McGregor?

29 Jul 2020 - 8:41PMvideocam

Khabib Nurmagomedov is back and set to defend his UFC lightweight title against Justin Gaethje this October. Photo: Zuffa LLC

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UFC: Poirier predicts how Gaethje will beat Khabib

Dustin Poirier, who has a win over Justin Gaethje and loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov, says Gaethje can ‘out-scramble Khabib in the open’.

5 Jul 2020 - 8:00PMvideocam

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UFC: Ferguson wants Gaethje rematch as suspension clears

Tony Ferguson says he will be ‘back to business’ after his medical suspension from the Justin Gaethje fight runs out; lightweight Dan Hooker offers to fight him on return.

3 Jul 2020 - 9:00PMvideocam

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