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JRE MMA Show #181 with Justin Gaethje & Trevor Wittman

Jun 20, 2026 · 2h 23m

Summary

Joe Rogan interviews UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje and his coach Trevor Wittman following Gaethje’s title victory over Islam Makhachev. They analyze the fight’s pivotal moments, including Gaethje’s resilience after taking heavy body shots and Makhachev’s strategic errors. The conversation also covers Gaethje’s mental evolution, past losses, and his unique, high-energy fighting style.

Topics discussed

Intro and Justin Gaethje's mindset Sponsors: Create, ZipRecruiter, Squarespace Analysis of the Ilya Topuria fight Sponsor: AG1 Physical injuries and mental evolution Sponsor: SimpliSafe Sponsor: The Farmer's Dog White House fight and BMF belt context Fight breakdown and post-fight behavior Sponsors: Dodge and LifeLock Weight cutting, health, and future opponents Sponsors: Window Film and T-Mobile Other UFC fights and public perception Social media, parenting, and discipline New glove technology and design Hunting stories and closing remarks
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