Justin Gaethje News

Cole Shelton - May 4, 2022

In the main event of UFC 274, the lightweight title is up for grabs as Charles Oliveira looks to defend his strap for the second time against Justin Gaethje. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a -188 favorite on FanDuel while the challenger is a +152 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are split on this one but the slight majority believes Gaethje becomes the new champ as he will catch Oliveira early to get the KO.

Harry Kettle - May 4, 2022

Dan Hooker has backed Charlies Oliveira to finish Justin Gaethje when the two meet at UFC 274 this weekend. While he may not always land himself in the win column, it’s hard to deny the entertainment value of someone like Dan Hooker. ‘Hangman’ always goes out there to put on a show and even if he comes up on the losing end, you can bet he’s going to go down swinging – or, at the very least, bounce back with a smile on his face.

Harry Kettle - May 3, 2022

UFC star Nate Diaz has laughed off the claim of Justin Gaethje that he’s jealous of the lightweight title challenger. Ever since the two-fight series with Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz has easily been one of the most popular figures in mixed martial arts. While he may not always land in the win column, he knows how to have a fun scrap and certainly has the personality needed to make waves in the mainstream media.

Cole Shelton - May 2, 2022

Justin Gaethje believes his UFC 274 title fight against Charles Oliveira will come down to cardio. Gaethje is getting another chance to become the UFC’s undisputed lightweight champion on Saturday night, this after he came up short against Khabib Nurmagomedov back at UFC 254. ‘The Highlight’ is coming off a decision win over Michael Chandler back in November which, a victory earned him his shot against Charles Oliveira. Ahead of Saturday’s main event contest, Gaethje spoke about how he is ready for anything, including having to outpace the champ.

Susan Cox - May 2, 2022

Justin Gaethje has revealed the critical error he made in his title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. It was Gaethje (23-3 MMA) vs Nurmagomed (29-0 MMA) in the lightweight main event back in October of 2020 at UFC 254. The outcome was another check mark in the win column for Khabib.

Christopher Taylor - May 1, 2022

Justin Gaethje has clapped back at Nate Diaz after the ‘Stockton Slugger’ joked about him being put to sleep by a triangle choke from mount. Gaethje (23-3 MMA) is set to challenge reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (32-8 MMA) in the headliner of next weekend’s pay-per-view event in Phoenix.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 1, 2022

Nate Diaz couldn’t hold his tongue after seeing a recent quote from Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is set to challenge Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship on May 7. The title fight will headline UFC 274 inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cole Shelton - April 28, 2022

Charles Oliveira has a surprising gameplan for his upcoming title defense at UFC 274 against Justin Gaethje. Oliveira is looking for his second title defense in the main event of UFC 274 on May 7 and in the lead-up to the fight, many expected the Brazilian’s game plan would be to get the fight to the ground. The champ has been dropped in his past two fights and with Gaethje having a ton of power, many think he would want to try and use his jiu-jitsu. Yet, in a recent interview, Oliveira suggested he is willing to stand and exchange shots with the challenger.

Harry Kettle - April 24, 2022

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has taken a shot at Justin Gaethje ahead of their battle at UFC 274 next month. For months now we’ve known that Charles Oliveira will be defending his 155-pound title against Justin Gaethje in his next outing. While the UFC 274 card as a whole hasn’t quite captured the imagination of the masses, this is certainly the kind of main event you want to really get fans interested – especially when you take a look at how explosive both men can be.

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2022

The official trailer for UFC 274 has been released with the main event between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje being heavily featured. The blockbuster pay-per-view will go down on May 7 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. While there are plenty of mouth-watering clashes to get excited about from the top of the card to the bottom, there are three fights that are particularly fascinating for MMA fans around the world.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 20, 2022

Charles Oliveira has showcased a fast-paced sparring session before he goes to war with Justin Gaethje. Oliveira is set to put his UFC Lightweight Championship on the line against Gaethje in the main event of UFC 274. The matchup is set to take place on May 7.

Harry Kettle - February 18, 2022

Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor fighting the winner of Justin Gaethje vs Charles Oliveira. While the next UFC lightweight title fight will be Charles Oliveira defending the strap against Justin Gaethje, many have already turned their attention to who the winner will face after their triumph. Islam Makhachev is hoping to secure a shot at the belt if he can beat Bobby Green next weekend but beyond that, the looming presence of Conor McGregor can’t be overlooked.

Josh Evanoff - January 25, 2022

Justin Gaethje has long declared that he deserves a title shot against UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, and he’s willing to go into enemy territory to get it. Gaethje is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 268, in a fight that was labeled the best fight of 2021 by many fans and pundits. In the aftermath of the wild bout, ‘The Highlight’ began gunning for a title shot against the UFC lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira.

Harry Kettle - January 25, 2022

Justin Gaethje has revealed that in the midst of his fight against Michael Chandler, he felt like it was “boring”. Back at UFC 268, Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler put on a Fight of the Year contender that fans are unlikely to forget anytime soon. The two lightweights left everything they had out there in the Octagon and when it was all said and done, Gaethje was the one who had his hand raised in victory.

Cole Shelton - January 24, 2022

Justin Gaethje doesn’t like the idea of “irrelevant” Conor McGregor getting the next lightweight title shot. After Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler at UFC 268, many thought that cemented himself as the next lightweight title challenger. However, after Charles Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier at UFC 269, he started taking shots at McGregor. Both men began expressing interest in a fight, but for Gaethje, he doesn’t think it is right for the Irishman to get a title fight.

Susan Cox - January 3, 2022

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has created a poll to see who fans want to see him fight next, Conor McGregor or Justin Gaethje. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his 155lbs title for the first time last month at UFC 269 when he submitted Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke in round three (see that here).

Christopher Taylor - December 24, 2021

Justin Gaethje has issued a fiery response after being dubbed a fraud by reigning UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Oliveira (32-8 MMA) successfully defended his 155lbs title for the first time earlier this month at UFC 269 when he submitted Dustin Poirier with a rear-naked choke in round three (see that here).

Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021

UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje has given a frank assessment of what could happen when he meets Charles Oliveira. At UFC 269, Charles Oliveira submitted Dustin Poirier to successfully retain the UFC lightweight championship. One month prior, Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Chandler via decision at UFC 268 to cement his status as the division’s number one contender.