Justin Gaethje
26 stories covering Justin Gaethje — news, results and analysis.
Gaethje Tees Off: UFC Champ Joins Barstool's Internet Invitational
With no title defense expected until 2027, the lightweight king is spending his downtime on the course at Big Cedar Lodge from Oct. 26.
Oct 15, 2026
Oliveira Says a Lopes Win Makes Him Next — With or Without Gaethje
Charles Oliveira defends the BMF title against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on Dec. 12, and he's already calling himself the No. 1 contender at 155.
Oct 14, 2026
Behind the Cam: Topuria Told His Corner He 'Could Barely See' vs Gaethje
The UFC's commentary-free cut of Justin Gaethje's White House upset reveals how close the doctor came to waving it off in round three.
Oct 9, 2026
Paddy Pimblett Wants Topuria Next — and Promises a McGregor-Aldo Repeat
Fresh off a 52-second submission of Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, Pimblett says he'd finish Ilia Topuria as fast as McGregor's 13-second blitz of Jose Aldo.
Oct 2, 2026
Gaethje Sets the Record Straight on How He Beat Topuria at the White House
The new lightweight champ says Topuria's corner made the call after four rounds — not the fighter himself. Now Arman Tsarukyan is next in line.
Sep 27, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Splits the Panel: Is He Already the No. 1 Lightweight?
Two of five panelists ranked Tsarukyan above champ Justin Gaethje after his UFC 331 KO — and he's already a heavy betting favorite for the title shot.
Sep 25, 2026
Gaethje Says Topuria's Too Small for 155 — and Tsarukyan Is Next in Line
The new champ handed Topuria the first loss of his career, then said 'El Matador' belongs at 145 and can't beat #2-ranked Arman Tsarukyan.
Sep 23, 2026
Paddy Pimblett Tips His Cap to Arman Tsarukyan — Then Takes It Back
Tsarukyan (24-3) knocked out Mauricio Ruffy in Round 1 at UFC 331, but Pimblett says the finish hid real holes in the No. 2 lightweight's game.
Sep 21, 2026
Tsarukyan Calls Out Gaethje After UFC 331 KO: 'He's Scared'
Riding a six-fight lightweight win streak, Arman Tsarukyan says the champ is dodging him after a first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy.
Sep 20, 2026
Cejudo Thinks Ruffy Could Leapfrog to Gaethje With a UFC 331 Win
Arman Tsarukyan is a heavy favorite and on a 5-fight win streak, but Henry Cejudo says a Ruffy upset would make him next in line for the belt.
Sep 18, 2026
Ilia Topuria Says He's Medically Cleared — and Ready to Fight Again
The former champ posted his medical all-clear after a fourth-round doctor stoppage against Justin Gaethje, and he's already picking targets.
Sep 16, 2026
Nate Diaz Calls Ilia Topuria a 'Punching Bag' After UFC White House Loss
Diaz went after El Matador following his June defeat to Justin Gaethje — the first loss of Topuria's career and the end of his lightweight reign.
Sep 15, 2026
Justin Gaethje Takes the Mic at GOP Midterm Convention
The UFC lightweight champ, 28-5 with 21 KOs, swapped the cage for a political stage to push midterm turnout.
Sep 11, 2026
Justin Gaethje Explains the Footwork Read That Cracked Ilia Topuria
The new lightweight champ says Topuria's rhythm never changed. Gaethje handed the ex-champ his first pro loss with a fourth-round TKO at UFC White House.
Sep 9, 2026
Gaethje vs. Topuria 2? Jon Anik Bets on a White House Rematch
Anik says internal UFC talks are pointing toward running Gaethje-Topuria back — despite Gaethje ruling out any fight until 2027.
Sep 6, 2026
Ilia Topuria Breaks Silence After First Career Loss to Gaethje
Topuria, 17-1, resurfaced online for the first time since Justin Gaethje ended his unbeaten run at UFC White House with a fourth-round TKO.
Sep 4, 2026
Tsarukyan Wants Five Lightweight Title Defenses to Top Makhachev
The #2 lightweight says he'll chase at least five defenses to break Islam Makhachev's divisional record — but first he has Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on Sept. 19.
Sep 1, 2026
Justin Gaethje's Broken Hands Mean No Title Fight Until 2027
The UFC lightweight champ went 2-0 in six months but says he still can't punch anything. Both hands are wrecked after stopping Topuria in Round 4.
Aug 30, 2026
Oliveira's Coach Explains Why Arman Doesn't Fit a BMF Title Fight
Diego Lima says Charles Oliveira wants Justin Gaethje next, but the BMF belt has one non-negotiable requirement — and Arman Tsarukyan doesn't check it.
Aug 28, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan Says Usman Nurmagomedov Could Wreck the UFC Lightweight Division
The No. 2-ranked lightweight thinks the Bellator champ beats almost anyone at 155 — including Justin Gaethje — if the UFC signs him.
Aug 18, 2026
Max Holloway's First Golf Classic Banks $300K for Hawai'i Youth
Holloway's inaugural charity tournament pulled in more than $300,000, with $75,000 already handed to four Hawai'i organizations.
Aug 12, 2026
Malki Kawa Rips Ali Abdelaziz: 'Topuria Would Annihilate Your Roster'
Topuria's manager says his 17-1 client still tops his P4P list — even after losing his belt to Justin Gaethje in June's White House main event.
Aug 9, 2026
Gaethje vs a Nurmagomedov, Round 2 — This Time in Opposite Corners
Six years after Khabib submitted him, Justin Gaethje corners Archie Colgan against Usman Nurmagomedov at PFL New York on Saturday.
Jul 30, 2026
Matt Brown Says Retirement Talk Around Justin Gaethje Is Nonsense
Gaethje shocked Ilia Topuria as a huge underdog to grab the lightweight belt. Brown says walking away now would leave the biggest paydays of his career on the table.
Jul 28, 2026
Makhachev's Coach Says 21-0 Usman Nurmagomedov Beats Every UFC Lightweight
Javier Mendez claims the PFL champ tops the entire 155-pound field — with one exception. Nurmagomedov could hit free agency August 1.
Jul 27, 2026
Will Justin Gaethje Retire as Champion? Jon Anik Thinks So
Anik points to 'maternal pressure' after Gaethje's fourth-round finish of Ilia Topuria at the White House. Sound familiar?
Jul 25, 2026