Justin Gaethje News
Kamaru Usman claims eye pokes 'altered the outcome' of Max Holloway's KO win at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 17, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman feels Max Holloway’s two accidental eye pokes against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 should be getting more post-fight discussion. Holloway defeated Gaethje by knockout with one second left in their instant classic at UFC 300. He captured the BMF title and earned his first UFC lightweight victory against one of the top stars in the division.
Michael Bisping explains why Justin Gaethje was a “victim of his own success” in UFC 300 fight with Max Holloway
Harry Kettle - April 17, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on Justin Gaethje’s approach at UFC 300 last weekend. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje fell short against Max Holloway. He lost his BMF championship, with Holloway managing to knock him out in the final seconds of their five-round war.
Joe Rogan calls Max Holloway's UFC 300 win over Justin Gaethje the greatest KO ever: "So many people counted him out"
Josh Evanoff - April 16, 2024
Joe Rogan believes that Max Holloway’s victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 is the greatest knockout ever. Over the weekend, ‘Blessed’ and ‘The Highlight’ fought on the main card of UFC 300. The two competed over for the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title that Justin Gaethje won last summer, with a knockout victory over Dustin Poirier. For Max Holloway, he entered the bout riding a two-fight winning streak down at featherweight.
Jorge Masvidal targets Justin Gaethje for ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Jorge Masvidal is targeting Justin Gaethje for what he says would be an ‘easy’ UFC comeback fight. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) was the inaugural BMF belt holder, but when he retired from MMA, the title was vacated.
Referee Marc Goddard admits he ‘literally screamed’ as he stopped Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Referee Marc Goddard’s reaction to the Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje ending echoed that of millions around the world. The BMF title fight between Holloway and Gaethje surpassed lofty expectations at UFC 300. The two lightweight stars threw powerful blows over almost five full rounds, but Holloway dealt more damage and had a significant lead on the judges’ scorecards.
Jorge Masvidal questions Justin Gaethje’s fighting future after UFC 300 knockout loss, says fight ‘Might’ve taken a lot of years’ away from career
Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2024
Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal thinks Justin Gaethje’s UFC 300 knockout loss could’ve shrunk his career timeline. Gaethje lost the BMF belt to Max Holloway in a buzzer-beating knockout at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas. After Holloway lured Gaethje into a firefight in the final seconds, Gaethje got hit with a massive right hand that knocked him unconscious.
Dana White reacts to Max Holloway knocking Justin Gaethje out in buzzer-beater at UFC 300
Fernando Quiles - April 14, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is in awe of Max Holloway’s buzzer-beater over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Holloway challenged Gaethje for the BMF Championship. Those who picked Gaethje to win, including myself, felt that “The Highlight’s” punching power would be enough to throw Holloway off of his rhythm. We were easily fooled, as “Blessed” showed why he’s still an elite striker in the MMA game. Holloway pieced up Gaethje before landing the knockout shot with just one second left in the fight.
Justin Gaethje issues statement following brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300
Fernando Quiles - April 14, 2024
Justin Gaethje has released a statement after being on the wrong end of a brutal knockout loss at UFC 300. Gaethje put the BMF Championship on the line against “Blessed” and it ended up being a one-sided thrashing. Holloway picked Gaethje apart on the feet before knocking “The Highlight” out cold with just one second left in the fight. Going into the final round judges Derek Clearly and Sal D’Amato had Max ahead 39-37, but judge Junichiro Kamijo had the fight even at 38-38.
UFC 300 Results: Max Holloway KO's Justin Gaethje (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 300 results, including the BMF title bout between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. Gaethje (25-4 MMA) of course captured the BMF belt last July at UFC 291, where he scored a thunderous head kick knockout over Dustin Poirier. That win marked ‘The Highlight’s’ second in a row, as he had previously defeated Rafael Fiziev by majority decision in a ‘FOTN’ affair at UFC 286.
Justin Gaethje rejects future 'BMF' fight against Jorge Masvidal after UFC 300: "He can f*ck off"
Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2024
UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has no intention of meeting Jorge Masvidal anytime soon. ‘The Highlight’ is currently set to make the first defense of his ceremonial ‘BMF’ title this weekend. At UFC 300, Justin Gaethje will meet former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a five-round contest. The current titleholder is hoping with a win over ‘Blessed’, he will get to face Islam Makhachev.
John McCarthy explains why Max Holloway is the “worst type of opponent” for Justin Gaethje
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2024
MMA analyst John McCarthy has given his thoughts on tomorrow night’s clash between Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. This weekend, Justin Gaethje will defend his BMF title against Max Holloway. As you can imagine, fans are pretty excited to see how it all plays out. Both men have entertaining styles, neither man knows how to quit, and they’re willing to leave it all in the cage.
Dana White confirms MMA legend Mark Coleman will present the BMF title at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 12, 2024
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that MMA legend Mark Coleman will help present the BMF title to the winner of UFC 300’s blockbuster encounter. On Saturday night, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje will collide for the BMF championship. The two men will compete for the historic belt as Gaethje aims to become the first man to successfully defend the strap. On the flip side, Holloway will be eager to prove that he can hang with the very best at lightweight.
UFC 300 | Pro fighters make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway BMF title fight
Cole Shelton - April 11, 2024
On the main card of UFC 300, Justin Gaethje looks to defend his BMF title for the first time as he takes on Max Holloway. Heading into the fight, Gaethje is a -178 favorite while the Hawaiian is a +138 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the BMF title fight. The pros are expecting Gaethje to get his hand raised in a highly-anticipated fight, as they think the size will play a factor.
Justin Gaethje isn’t looking past UFC 300: “I don't usually plan on being alive the day after my fights”
Harry Kettle - April 11, 2024
UFC star and BMF champion Justin Gaethje has made it crystal clear that he isn’t looking beyond UFC 300. On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje will defend his BMF title against Max Holloway. As you can imagine, there’s a great deal of anticipation in the air when it comes to what this bout could look like. Both men are incredibly talented and their fight styles should ensure this is one to remember.
Israel Adesanya advises Max Holloway on how to upset Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2024
Israel Adesanya has revealed a clear path to victory for Max Holloway against BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. Holloway will challenge Gaethje in a five-round main card bout at UFC 300 this weekend in Las Vegas. It’ll be Holloway’s second UFC lightweight appearance after falling short against Dustin Poirier in his lightweight debut at UFC 236.
PHOTO | Max Holloway reveals custom floral shorts for UFC 300 fight against Justin Gaethje
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Max Holloway will have special shorts on for his UFC 300 fight against Justin Gaethje on Saturday. ‘Blessed’ is currently slated to meet ‘The Highlight’ this weekend in a rare lightweight appearance for the Hawaiian. Max Holloway hasn’t competed since a knockout victory over The Korean Zombie last Fall and called out Justin Gaethje not long afterward. He famously won the ceremonial ‘BMF’ title with a knockout win over Dustin Poirier last summer.
Alexander Volkanovski backs Max Holloway to defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 9, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has backed Max Holloway to get the job done and defeat Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. This weekend, Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje will collide for the BMF championship. The expectation, as you can imagine, is that these two men will give everything they’ve got in an absolute barnburner. The winner, if convincing enough, may even be able to earn themselves a shot at the lightweight crown.
Justin Gaethje agrees with Max Holloway's UFC 300 pitch with Mark Coleman, says he's better than 'f*cking loser' Jorge Masvidal being involved
Josh Evanoff - April 8, 2024
Justin Gaethje loves the idea of Mark Coleman being involved in his fight at UFC 300 with Max Holloway. ‘The Highlight’ is currently set to face ‘Blessed’ at the milestone event this Saturday night. The bout will be a rare lightweight appearance for Max Holloway, who is riding a two-fight winning streak. The Hawaiian will attempt to take Justin Gaethje’s ‘BMF’ title that he won last July against Dustin Poirier.