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.

For the second time in two years, Justin Gaethje was the fresher fighter against Rafael Fiziev when it mattered most and the lightweight action star now finds himself on the verge of another big fight.

Ilia Topuria has been pushing for the fight with Islam Makhachev since winning the featherweight title and defending last year. But it seems that Makhachev is not interested in another matchup with a 145lb champion after twice defeating Alexander Volkanovski twice.

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

Justin Gaethje outworked and outgunned Rafael Fiziev to win a hard-fought unanimous decision in UFC 313's short-notice rematch.

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