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Justin Gaethje floats title defense vs. Conor McGregor to 'shut him up'Justin Gaethje mused that the UFC's lightweight division is cleaned out after his victory over Ilia Topuria for the undisputed title at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.,He does have a fighter in mind for his first defense: Conor McGregor.,Gaethje told Paramount Plus he'd be interested in taking o...

Would New MMA Free Agent Usman Nurmagomedov Beat Justin Gaethje?Usman Nurmagomedov is a free agent after retaining his PFL title. Dana White’s reaction has UFC fans wondering if a blockbuster move is coming....

Justin Gaethje Finally Gets His Ultimate Highlight at UFC Freedom 250Justin Gaethje shocked the MMA world at UFC Freedom 250, defeating Ilia Topuria to capture undisputed lightweight gold at the White House....

Analysis: Freedom 250 proves the world truly is the UFC's stage

The imagery alone -- the Octagon set against the backdrop of the American presidency -- is enough to command global attention.,UFC Freedom 250, a reported $60 million project, was destined to be labeled a sideshow the moment the venue was announced -- the White House South Lawn in Washington. It is ...

Justin Gaethje stuns Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250

In perhaps the most shocking upset in UFC history, Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria after Topuria's corner stopped the fight at the end of the fourth round to win the lightweight championship and cap UFC Freedom 250 at the White House lawn in Washington on Sunday night.,Gaethje (28-5) put togeth...

The Fight UFC Needed: Gaethje vs. Pimblett Delivers on a New Era’s First Night

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett in a five-round war to capture the interim lightweight title and kick off the UFC’s Paramount era in style....

UFC fighters still waiting for pay increases from new $7.7b media deal

Saturday marks a major milestone for UFC as it hosts UFC 324 in Las Vegas, the first event that will stream on Paramount+, marking the end of the pay-per-view era.,The seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount -- twice what the UFC was previously making in its media deal with ESPN -- is a windfal...

Dan Hooker (hand) WDs from UFC 313 bout vs. Justin Gaethje

Dan Hooker has withdrawn from next month's UFC 313 lightweight fight against Justin Gaethje.,Hooker disclosed a hand injury in a video with his daughter posted Tuesday on YouTube.,"Dad had a fight, or was supposed to have a fight, but I've busted my paw," the New Zealander said.,Hooker (24-12) had b...