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Justin Gaethje Reports UFC Never Contacted Him About Moving Tony Ferguson Fight to May 9th
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje ultimately agreed to fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, May 9th. But, the lightweight contender wasn’t happy about the fact, the UFC never contacted him about moving the bout to that date, before announcing it.
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Dana White Reports Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz Among Bouts Targeted For May 9th UFC
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet where and if the card will take place, but UFC President Dana White is reporting that the promotion hopes to move forward with a May 9th card. In addition, White says that a… Read More
Justin Gaethje Comments on UFC 249 Cancelation
By FCF Staff
Following the confirmation that UFC 249 will not take place on April 18th in California as planned, Justin Gaethje has released a statement.
Gaethje, who was scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at… Read More
UFC 249: Justin Gaethje’s Confident “Mack Truck” Power Will Play Deciding Factor Against Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje acknowledges that the longer his April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson goes, the more it will favor “El Cucuy”. But the former WSOF champ is confident that his punching power will rule the day at… Read More
Josh Thomson Criticizes UFC’s PPV Plans For Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
The news that Tony Ferguson is going to fight Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title, on pay-per-view, has drawn some mixed reviews. One of the people questioning the UFC’s decision to book the match-up for UFC… Read More
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje to Headline UFC 249
By FCF Staff
Although no location has been announced yet for the April 18th, UFC 249 card, the promotion has announced that Tony Ferguson will battle Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title on that date.
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Coach Believes Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje Bout Possible For This Summer
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It remains to be seen when the UFC will hold its next event, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. But, recently Conor McGregor’s striking coach, Owen Roddy relayed he believes the star will fight this summer.… Read More
Manager: Conor McGregor Needs to Beat Justin Gaethje or Islam Makhachev Before Receiving Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Since Conor McGregor quickly defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 last month, UFC President Dana White’s said the plan is to have the star fight for the 155 title next. But, according to the current champ’s… Read More
John Kavanagh Calls For Conor McGregor – Justin Gaethje, But at Welterweight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje and others have argued that Conor McGregor needs to face him, before locking up another shot at the UFC’s lightweight belt. Well, following McGregor’s win at UFC 246, his head coach John Kavanagh has made… Read More
Paul Felder’s “Surprised” Justin Gaethje Plans to Wait For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Now that Conor McGregor is booked to fight Donald Cerrone, Justin Gaethje’s reported he plans to wait for a title shot, and that surprises Paul Felder.
Gaethje campaigned for a bout with McGregor and was reportedly one… Read More
Justin Gaethje Believes He’s “Got The Winner” of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
After tearing through his last three opponents, Justin Gaethje believes he deserves to fight for the UFC’s lightweight crown next.
Recently it was reported that Tony Ferguson will challenge lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov at an April 18th… Read More
Justin Gaethje Says he Brings “Different Things” Khabib Nurmagomedov “Hasn’t Had to Deal With”
By FCF Staff
All signs point to Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting Tony Ferguson next. But, Justin Gaethje believes he has a skill set that will present a serious test to the undefeated, UFC lightweight champ.
Gaethje (21-2) remains firmly entrenched in… Read More
UFC Vancouver: Justin Gaethje Backstage Interview
UFC Vancouver: Justin Gaethje Promises to Punish Legs of Khabib Nurmagomedov if The Two Fight
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje concedes that Khabib Nurmagomedov would be the favorite if the two end up fighting. But, the lightweight contender’s very confident he would damage the champion before the fight was over.
Gaethje faced Donald Cerrone in… Read More
UFC Vancouver: Justin Gaethje Finishes Donald Cerrone in The Opening Round
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Vancouver, which saw Justin Gaethje record his third straight, first-round finish.
Gaethje took on fellow lightweight contender Donald Cerrone in the headliner, and after dropping the latter with a huge right,… Read More
UFC Vancouver: Justin Gaethje Stands by Recent Comments About “Fool” Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Recently Justin Gaethje blasted Conor McGregor, over the star’s latest, highly publicized incident, and the lightweight contender isn’t backing off.
Following the release of a video that showed McGregor punching an elderly man in a Dublin pub,… Read More