Considering that UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) is yet to fight Gaethje, Mendez doesn’t see why not. Ranked ahead of Gaethje are Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan, both whom Makhachev already beat.

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Justin Gaethje just produced a tremendous performance against Rafael Fiziev without the UFC logo on his gloves. After suffering a horrifying KO defeat to Max Holloway in his last outing, many were concerned that ‘The Human Highlight Reel’ would have some damage going into this fight.

Arman Tsarukyan thinks Justin Gaethje has no business fighting for the title after UFC 313. Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) called for a title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision in this past Saturday's co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.

Fresh off a decision win over Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 on Saturday, Justin Gaethje is calling for a title fight against Islam Makhachev.

With UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is seeking new blood, Gaethje threw his name in the hat for a title shot. Ranked ahead of him are Arman Tsarukyan and Charles Oliveira, both of whom Makhachev already beat.

UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik has offered his take on the UFC's lightweight title picture, as champion Islam Makhachev awaits his next fight.

If it's not a title shot against Islam Makhachev, Daniel Cormier believes he knows who Justin Gaethje should fight next. Gaethje reinserted himself into the lightweight title picture with a win on Saturday,