Justin Gaethje, known for his exciting fighting style, recently opened up about his journey and his unwavering hope of becoming an undisputed UFC champion. Despite facing setbacks in his career, Gaethje has maintained a positive outlook and a clear goal. His resilience and determination are a testament to the mindset required to compete at the highest level of the sport, and fans are always eager to see him in action.
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- Former UFC heavyweight champion reveals 125-pound weight loss (Sherdog)
- Despite setbacks, Justin Gaethje never lost hope of becoming undisputed UFC champ (Sherdog)
- Jon Jones offers Khamzat Chimaev advice after being ‘really surprised’ by his first UFC loss (Bloody Elbow)
- Valter Walker says Shara ‘Bullet’ repeatedly pulled hair during training (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 full fight card grows with major welterweight, strawweight bouts (Sherdog)
- UFC 329 Shakeup: late replacement steps in to face Cody Durden (Sherdog)
- Former UFC heavyweight champion reveals 125-pound weight loss (Yahoo Sports)
- Diego Lopes considers move to lightweight after UFC featherweight stalemate (Sherdog)
- Bryce Mitchell Won’t Watch Mikey Musumeci Because It’s “Gay” but Wants a Match (LowKick MMA)
- Despite setbacks, Justin Gaethje never lost hope of becoming undisputed UFC champ (Yahoo Sports)
- Former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia reveals dramatic physical transformation: ‘Over 125 lbs down’ (MMA Mania)
- What Conor McGregor noticed on his ‘immediate return’ to MMA ahead of UFC 329 fight vs Max Holloway (Bloody Elbow)
- Jon Jones finally explains viral GOAT necklace moment that had UFC fans talking (Sherdog)
- UFC 330 adds new fights to Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry card (MMA Fighting)
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This story ran in the July 2, 2026 edition of the daily show.