After Justin Gaethje flattens Dustin Poirier with vicious head kick, BMF champ expresses desire to fight winner of Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira for UFC gold

Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje is the current UFC BMF Champion and the former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion. At UFC 291, the American put on a spectacular performance and knocked out Dustin Poirier with a vicious head kick, securing the BMF title. The triumph not only made up for Gaethje’s loss in 2018, but it also marked a … Read more

|

Jon Anik speculates Justin Gaethje retirement ahead of Dustin Poirier showdown: “Won’t be surprised to see him hang up the gloves”

Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje is an American professional MMA fighter who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Lightweight category. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. Jon Anik, the famed MMA commentator, has recently ignited a flurry of conjecture over the future of the fan-favorite fighter. With a match against Dustin Poirier on the horizon, … Read more

|

Years after demolishing Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje admits he respects El Cucuy, scoffs rumors of UFC retirement

Justin Gaethje

There was a time when lightweight was considered the most stacked division in UFC. During the reign of Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov, only Tony Ferguson was considered a worthy adversary for the AKA prospect by many. However, things have changed, and now the likes of Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje are fighting for the next … Read more

|

Despite heartbreaking loss at UFC Vegas 77 Bassil Hafez receives admiration from Justin Gaethje: “Beast on the ground”

Bassil Hafez

Stepping in to take last-minute challenges almost never ends well for the previously unscheduled fighter. Often these replacement combatants don’t have the proper training camp or the right game plan or practice to take on their new targets. In this week’s UFC Vegas, we saw such a matchup occur between one of UFC’s highly touted … Read more

|

Max Holloway changing division? ‘Blessed’ hints bout vs Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje winner at UFC’s BMF title

Max Holloway

Despite failing to defeat featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski on 3 occasions, Max Holloway has emerged victorious against the majority of the division’s top contenders. However, with no clear path to a title shot as long as Volkanovski holds the belt, Holloway has recently expressed his consideration of a potential move to the lightweight division. In … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

|

Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier right contenders for BMF title? Nate Diaz labels both challengers as ‘dorks’

A few years ago, Nate Diaz missed the opportunity to get the honorary BMF belt. The fighter, who is waiting to enter the boxing ring, views the BMF bout belt contenders for this occasion as nothing more than “dorks.” During an interview with the Inside Fighting, Diaz expressed his opinion by saying, “ I don’t … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

|

Beneil Dariush slams ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor, claims Dustin Poirier or Justin Gaethje should get title shot next

Beneil Dariush speaks at a UFC Press conference

Beneil Dariush is all set to step inside the octagon this weekend as he takes on Charles Oliveira in a three-round co-main event bout at UFC 289. This highly anticipated lightweight bout will take place on June 10th at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. Canada, WE'RE READY FOR YOU 🇨🇦🏆#UFC289 | Saturday | ESPN+ … Read more

|

Dustin Poirier considers bout vs Justin Gaethje to be title shot vs UFC champ Islam Makhachev: ‘‘No. 1 contender fight for sure’’

Once more, Dustin Poirier is aiming to get a title shot. In his next bout, Poirier will attempt to overcome Justin Gaethje in order to get his shot against the lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. ‘The Diamond’ previously defeated Max Holloway to become the interim lightweight champion. However, he was not successful in his previous two … Read more

Khandaker Muntasir

877 articles

As a passionate UFC enthusiast, Khandaker Muntasir Hossain provides coverage of MMA, wrestling, and boxing on multiple platforms. With his deep knowledge of sports, he immerses readers in the excitement of various arenas, whether it's the octagon, squared circle, pitch, court, or ring. Through his writing and love for sports, he aims to motivate others to explore their own sporting interests and experience the magic that sports bring.

|

“This is stupid”: Justin Gaethje denounces BMF belt credibility ahead of bout vs Dustin Poirier at UFC 291

Islam Makhachev

Justin Gaethje discloses his future intentions

Former interim champion Justin Gaethje is set to make his comeback at UFC 291 on July 29th. The highly anticipated event will feature Gaethje in the main event, as he takes on Dustin Poirier in a rematch. The fight will also be for the now-vacant ‘baddest motherf–r’ title. How many titles has Justin Gaethje won? … Read more

Sami Haider

543 articles

Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

|

Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 ‘such an awesome match’ according to Dana White for the BMF title to make return at UFC 291

Dana White speaking about Poirier vs Gaethje 2

UFC President Dana White announced that Dustin Poirier will make his return inside the octagon against Justin Gaethje in a rematch at UFC 291. This highly anticipated lightweight matchup is all set to go down at the Salt Lake City Stadium in Utah on July 29th. What’s more exciting about this announcement is the fact … Read more

|
Sportszion