Dan Hooker understands how dangerous his upcoming fight with Justin will be Gaethje. 'The highlight' is one of the largest punchers in the UFC, Edson Barboza discovered that in 2019. Then Hooker stands in the way of Justin Gaethje to get a shot, a lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. They will meet in a five-round UFC […]
Justin Gaethje's references were doubtful when he joined the UFC in 2017. There was a clear lack of high-quality opponents on his 17-0 record after a title-winning run with World Series of Fighting. Justin Gaethje's wild UFC debut fight with Michael Johnson was fun, but it didn't scream the top candidate. Back-to-back knockout losing against
It is five years ago that Khabib Nurmagomedov was at the top of MMA and Justin Gaethje in the second round of their Covid Lockdown PPV event in Dubai in Dubai. According to all rights, Gaethje Nurmagomedov gave a tough fight, in which some pivulating low stairs and his patented hooks countries to throw 'The
While Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev represent the two best champions in the lightweight history of the UFC, there is an argument that was the 'most popular' king of 155 pound Charles 'Do Bronx' Oliveira. The Brazilian's favorite Bij Fans won the title in 2021 with a TKO in the second round of Michael Chandler,
Violence fans were happy to see Justin Gaethje and Dan Hooker booked for a co-main event at UFC 313. Hooker vs. Gaethje was announced as part of the UFC 311 broadcast, and it immediately has fight of the year written all over it. 'The Hangman' and 'The Highlight' combine for 19 UFC performance bonuses and
Fan favorite Alex Pereira has committed his next fight to UFC 313. UFC light heavyweight champion 'Poatan' couldn't have had a better 2024, appearing in three close fights and earning three emphatic knockout victories. Notably, Pereira headlined UFC 300, the most prestigious UFC event of the decade. With Pereira in the UFC's favor, fans weren't
Justin Gaethje is close to booking his return to the Octagon, almost a full year removed from his BMF knockout loss to Max Holloway. Former interim UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje has not competed since losing the coveted BMF title to Max Holloway at UFC 300. One second shy of a likely decision loss to
Every year the UFC produces some utterly incredible moments in the sporting world and 2024 was no different. 2024 has seen several scintillating knockouts in the Octagon, from bizarre, unique strikes to buzzer-beater overhands. With 2024 in the books, the Bloody Elbow staff has made their choice for KO of the Year, with the decision
Michael Johnson is better positioned than most to name the greatest lightweight in UFC history. 'The Menace' has been competing in MMA's premier promotion since 2011 after earning a contract by reaching the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 12. Since then, he has made the walk to the Octagon 29 times. Michael Johnson will do
Last Saturday at UFC Tampa, veteran lightweight Michael Johnson scored one of the most brutal KO wins of his career as he sought out Ottman Azaitar in round two. After making his UFC debut in 2010, Michael Johnson is one of the longest-tenured fighters still on the roster. Despite now being 38 years old, 'The
Justin Gaethje has opened up about the one UFC legend who hit him harder than anyone he's ever faced in his career. 'The Human Highlight Reel' couldn't quite believe how powerful this icon was. Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images Justin Gaethje claims Charles Oliveira hit him harder than anyone else Justin Gaethje has stepped foot
Michael Chandler called out Justin Gaethje shortly after his unanimous decision loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. Despite losing four of his last five fights, the 38-year-old will always give a good account of himself when he takes on his division's elite operators. And sure enough, his rematch against Charles Oliveira last Saturday was