Jon Anik vouches for Justin Gaethje getting the next UFC lightweight title shot. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) returned to the win column when he defeated Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in Saturday's UFC 303 co-main event.

Fiziev & Gaethje Produce Fireworks Once Again. Following a knockout-loss in his UFC debut in 2019, Rafael Fiziev put together a six-fight win streak that was capped off with a fif

The loss served as instant redemption for the 36-year-old Gaethje, a former interim champion at 155 pounds, who was knocked out cold in the final seconds of his last fight against Max Holloway in their ceremonial BMF title clash at UFC 300 in April 2024.

Fresh off a decision win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on Saturday, Justin Gaethje is calling for a title fight against Islam Makhachev.

Justin Gaethje pushes Dana White for a UFC lightweight title shot after UFC 313 win, eyeing a showdown with reigning champion Islam Makhachev.

After his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) showed he’s still capable of winning at the top level when earned a unanimous decision over Fiziev (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the rematch lightweight contenders – Gaethje won the first in March 2023 – at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Justin Gaethje outworked and outgunned Rafael Fiziev to win a hard-fought unanimous decision in UFC 313's short-notice rematch.

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This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.

Justin Gaethje is back in the win column and on the hunt for another crack at the UFC lightweight title. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) defeated Rafael Fiziev (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) this past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313 in Las Vegas,