Justin Gaethje believes Dustin Poirier deserves the title shot: “He’s done so much”
J ustin Gaethje understands why Dustin Poirier got a title shot and has nothing against it. Justin Gaethje was one win away from facing Islam Makhachev for the title fight, but the tough loss against Max Holloway temporarily diminished the opportunity.
Justin Gaethje reacts to Dustin Poirier getting UFC 302 title shot
D ustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje have a history. The pair fought for the BMF title in July 2023 and Gathje knocked out the UFC veteran with a brutal head kick in the second round. But that loss didn't stop the UFC from booking Poirier for a title fight versus Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
Dustin Poirier On His Upcoming Title Fight Against Islam Makhachev At UFC 302 And How This May Be His ‘Last Shot’
The title bout is a full circle moment of sorts as the 35-year-old has made it no secret he only continues to fight to win the belt.
Justin Gaethje: Dustin Poirier has 'done so much in this sport,' can't complain whenever he gets UFC title shot
Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) knocked out Poirier last July at UFC 291 to position himself as No. 1 contender, but opted to take another fight over waiting. He was knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April. On the same night, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Charles Oliveira.
Dustin Poirier's title bout at UFC 302 'could be' his last fight: ‘This is my shot, I won’t get another one’
Dustin Poirier has said that he would "probably retire" the second he would win a title belt. UFC 302 will be his last shot, and he knows it.
UFC 302: Dustin Poirier faces a daunting task in his last best shot at a title belt
When Dustin Poirier looks at film of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, the task of defeating him at UFC 302 on June 1 does not exactly seem to get easier. “I don’t see a whole lot of holes, honestly,
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Coach: Justin Gaethje Was 'Biggest Threat' to Islam Makhachev’s Title Reign
Islam Makhachev's head coach, Javier Mendez, believes that Justin Gaethje was the biggest threat to Islam, and says he's out of the picture now: "I thought that [Gaethje] was the biggest ...
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Islam Makhachev’s coach warns Max Holloway away from title fight at lightweight: ‘It will be gruelling’
Javier Mendez, the head coach of Islam Makhachev has warned Max Holloway over a potential fight against the lightweight ...
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Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev’s Head Coach on Justin Gaethje as a Contender after his Loss To Max Holloway
Islam Makhachev is the reigning champion in the Lightweight division and has beaten many fighters in the UFC. His head coach, Javier Mendes, was seen giving his take on Justin Gaethje being a ...
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Islam Makhachev’s coach dismisses Max Holloway as a legitimate LW title threat: ‘It’ll be grueling for Max’
Islam Makhachev's head coach doesn't believe Max Holloway seriously threatens Makhachev's UFC lightweight title reign.
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Islam Makhachev’s coach: ‘Biggest threat’ Justin Gaethje no longer in UFC title picture
Javier Mendez believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s most dangerous opponent is out of the way. Justin Gaethje lined himself up for a title shot after knocking out Dustin Poirier ...
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Justin Gaethje: No Regrets Following UFC 300 KO Loss To Max Holloway
Justin Gaethje went all-in when he agreed to fight Max Holloway at UFC 300. Had Gaethje defeated Holloway, he was looking at a potential matchup against UFC lightweight champion Islam ...
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Ilia Topuria targeting September clash with BMF titleholder Max Holloway: ‘We are in the conversations’
Ilia Topuria knows the who. Now he’s just waiting on the when. After Max Holloway’s incredible buzzer-beating KO of Justin ...