Justin Gaethje has been lauded as having turned in the 'Performance of the Year' already at UFC 313 by Octagon veteran, Chael Sonnen.

The best facts to come out of UFC 313, which saw Justin Gaethje leave with his 14th post-fight bonus in 14 UFC fights.

Justin Gaethje proved he isn’t done contending for UFC gold with his triumphant showing at UFC 313. Almost a full year after suffering a buzzer-beating knockout defeat to Max Holloway, Gaethje looked rejuvenated and as dangerous as he’s ever been in outpointing Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision.

After his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300 in April 2024, Gaethje (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) showed he’s still capable of winning at the top level when earned a unanimous decision over Fiziev (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in the rematch lightweight contenders – Gaethje won the first in March 2023 – at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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.

Justin Gaethje couldn't have done much more to impress at UFC 313 — though Kamaru Usman does have one thing in mind.

Justin Gaethje does not wish to fight Dustin Poirier a third time. Poirier is set to have a retirement fight in 2025.

Read the recent MMA news and rumors about Justin Gaethje for fantasy fighting. Justin Gaethje picked up a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev