Gaethje Eyes Title Shot After UFC 313 Win

Justin Gaethje is pushing for a UFC lightweight title shot after defeating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313, marking his return following a knockout loss to Max Holloway. Despite Fiziev being a lower-ranked opponent, Gaethje's win has reignited discussions about his title contention, especially with UFC President Dana White acknowledging his strong position as the No. 3-ranked fighter. Arman Tsarukyan argues Gaethje should face him or Charles Oliveira before earning a title shot and had previously been set to challenge Islam Makhachev but was sidelined due to injury. The lightweight title picture remains crowded, with contenders like Ilia Topuria also in the mix, but Gaethje's recent performance has kept him at the forefront of the conversation.