Former UFC champion praises Justin Gaethje in comparison to rival; Understand why.

Justin gaethje overcame Raphael Fiziev in the first fight. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

With the victory over Paddy Pimblett in a fight valid for the interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg) in UFC 324, last Saturday (24), Justin gaethje It became a topic of conversation on a podcast between two former champions of Dana White's company. During the discussion, the American was compared to a rival and considered worthy of being in the Hall of Fame.

In a conversation on the podcast 'Pound 4 Pound, Henry Cejudo asked the Kamaru Usman who has the most legendary career among Justin gaethje e Dustin poirierThe Nigerian preferred not to respond, making it clear that he does not feel comfortable commenting on the subject. Regardless of what the former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) thinks, Cejudo did not mince words in expressing which of the two he believes built the more legendary career.

“In my opinion, it’s Justin. I say this because of what he has been able to do and deliver to the fans. He gives his all when he fights, you don’t watch a boring fight of his, that’s worthy of being in the Hall of Fame,” he said. Henry Cejudo in conversation with Kamaru Usman in the podcast.

Henry Cejudo says Justin gaethje has a more legendary career than Dustin poirier 👀🔥

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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 26, 2026

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Dustin poirier e Justin gaethje in front of the UFC 291 (Photo: Playback/YouTube)

Justin gaethje e Dustin poirier They are two of the biggest names in MMA history. The fighters have built careers filled with memorable moments. And their paths crossed twice, in 2018 and 2023.

In their first fight, Poirier won via technical knockout in the fourth round. In 2023, it was Gaethje's turn to emerge victorious, winning the fight by knockout in the second round.