Justin Gaethje does not play games after UFC 313.
UFC Lichtweight Competent Justin Gaethje bounced back from one of the most horrible knockouts in the history of mixed martial arts with a triumphant version at UFC 313. Gaethje defeated short-reduction opponent Rafael Fiziv by a unanimous decision in the lightweight top 3.
Gaethje, a former BMF title holder, has no shortage of potential options after his victory over UFC 313. He could possibly be confronted with Max Holloway in a Rematch if Holloway De Sweepstakes does not win for Dustin Poirier's pensioner's opponent.
UFC Play-by-Play Man Jon Anik and others already predict what the next step is for Gaethje in the Octagon. It doesn't matter who Gaethje is confronted, it will probably be a controversial fight again.
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Justin Gaethje sends a horrifying message to Dana White Na UFC 313
A potential matchup on the table is a collision with UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev for the next title shot. Gaethje is 0-2 in linear UFC title fights, with losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira.
UFC Vederweight Champion Ilia Topurias Relocation to the lightweight division can lead to it skipping the line for an immediate title shot. But if Gaethje has something to say about it, he plans to make a difficult decision for Dana White and the matchmakers after his UFC 313 performance.
In a recent message to X, Gaethje White told what he wants after UFC 313.
“I won 3 of my last 4 and only lost in an exhibition fight. I have to fight for the belt. [Dana White] I'm ready, “Gaethje posted on Tuesday.
Fortunately for Gaethje, Makhachevers coach Javier Mendez called him the ideal next opponent for the next defending defense of Makhachev. Makhachev for the last time defended the belt against Renato Moicano on UFC 311.
Gaethje understands the immense puzzle that Makhachev presents when they are under the same manager, Ali Abdelaziz. The fact that their career is run by the same manager makes a potential title all the more chance of happening.
White endorsed Gaethje's case for a title shot during the UFC 313 Post-Fight Press Conference. At the moment it is uncertain when Makhachev will return to the Octagon, although he could possibly return this summer.
The marketability of Justin Gaethje interviewed by his teammate after UFC 313
When Gaethje returns to the Octagon, probably later this year, his teammate Kamaru Usman hopes that the former BMF champion will promote himself more for his upcoming fight. Usman begged Gaethje to better promote himself after UFC 313.
Despite Usman's criticism, Gaethje is a solidified pay-per-view star after the memories he had made in the Octagon. But for his next matchup, Gaethje closed a potential trilogy fight with Poirier after UFC 313.
If the UFC chooses to have Topuria compete in a no. 1 candidate fight before a lightweight title shot, the door is wide open for Gaethje to get a third crack at UFC Gold. We can learn more about the next movement of the UFC -Superster in the coming weeks.
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