While both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev rank among the best fighters in MMA history, Justin Gaethje believes he has a better chance of beating the current UFC lightweight champion.

Khabib Nurmagomedov was just 32 years old at the time, and many people believed his decision to walk away from the sport was ...

Nurmagomedov was dropped and cut by Makhachev, who defended his lightweight title in style. Ultimately, all three judges scored the bloodbath fight 49-46 in his favor – but no one will ever truly know ...

Justin Gaethje, a former lightweight champion in WSOF, is 0-2 in undisputed UFC title fights, falling short against then-champs Khabib Nurmagomedov (in his retirement fight) and Charles Oliveira.

The 36-year-old competes in the lightweight division, which has always been one of the most competitive, including Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. During his time, he's fought some of the ...

Justin Gaethje entered UFC 313 hoping he’d be considered for the next shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev if victorious, and it appears he just might be.

Justin Gaethje hopes the third time’s the charm when it comes to the UFC lightweight title. Advertisement After a brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway last April, “The Highlight” returned to ...

Justin Gaethje hopes he gets the opportunity to challenge UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will look to re-enter the title picture when he takes on Dan Hooker ...