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Justin Gaethje interested to see how Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts when he starts to bleed at UFC 254
Justin Gaethje promises to make Khabib Nurmagomedov bleed when they fight for the lightweight title at UFC 254. Gaethje is known as one of the most violent fighters on the UFC roster. In most of his fights, he and his opponent are bleeding. Yet, if you look at Nurmagomedov’s fights, he is never bleeding. So, […]
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Michael Chandler leaning toward Khabib Nurmagomedov in Justin Gaethje matchup
Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is leaning toward a Khabib Nurmagomedov victory at UFC 254. Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, is set to defend his title against Justin Gaethje, the interim lightweight champ, in the main event of UFC 254 on October 24. Chandler, who recently signed with the UFC, is expected to […]
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Michael Chandler lays out strategies for fights with Nurmagomedov, Gaethje
Michael Chandler has signed with the UFC and has already been tapped as the back-up fighter for the UFC 254 main event. UFC 254 goes down on October 24 on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, and will be headlined by a lightweight title fight between undefeated champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje. Chandler, the […]
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Dana White reveals special start time setup for UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje
UFC president Dana White has seemingly confirmed that UFC 254 on Fight Island will feature a special start time. The plan appears to be for the UFC 254 card, which will be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC Lightweight Championship, to be broadcast in the afternoon in the United States – […]
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Video | Justin Gaethje eats a huge head kick during preparation for Khabib Nurmagomedov title bout
Watch a video of UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje eating a massive head kick during his training camp for Khabib Nurmagomedov. Gaethje takes on UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov for the undisputed UFC lightweight belt at UFC 254 on Fight Island in October. It’s by far the biggest fight of Gaethje’s career and he has […]
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UFC 254: ‘Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje’ Fight Card and Rumors
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Undisputed Lightweight Championship will be contested on October 24 at UFC 254 – location TBD. Event: UFC 254: Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje Date: Saturday, 24th October 2020 Location: TBD Broadcast: ESPN+ “The Highlight” Justin Gaethje has been on quite the rise through the 155 pound division, and now, the interim champ will […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says his Fighting IQ tells him Conor McGregor is better standing than Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes that his former foe Conor McGregor is a better standing fighter than his upcoming opponent Justin Gaethje. The undefeated UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA), is set to square off with the promotions interim lightweight title holder Justin Gaethje in the headliner of UFC 254 on October 24. Many fans and analysts […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov details weight-cut assistance from Justin Gaethje: “I have no ill will toward him.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to keep his perfect record intact on October 24 when he squares off with Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The highly anticipated lightweight title unification bout is considered by many to be the toughest challenge of Nurmagomedov’s career. Despite the high stakes surrounding the match-up, Khabib Nurmagomedov is adamant that there […]
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Justin Gaethje says he is creating a “zone of death” against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Justin Gaethje knows he has to create chaos if he will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. At UFC 254 on Oct. 24, Gaethje will be looking to become the undisputed champion when he battles the undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov. It is a fight many fans are looking forward to but the champ has already said he plans to […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov provides update 11 weeks out of UFC 254 title fight with Justin Gaethje
UFC lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon on October 24 for a title unification bout with Justin Gaethje. The highly anticipated title fight will serve as Khabib’s first contest since the tragic death of his father Abdulmanap. ‘The Eagle’ will enter UFC 254 sporting a perfect professional record of 28-0. In his […]
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Justin Gaethje auctioning off fight kit from Tony Ferguson fight to raise money for sick cousin
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is auctioning off his fight kit and gloves from the Tony Ferguson fight to raise money for his sick cousin. Gaethje took to his Instagram on Thursday to share a post about his cousin Jonathan, who needs specialized treatment. Gaethje’s family recently started a GoFundMe for Jonathan and now […]
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Dana White reveals date for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje will fight for the UFC lightweight title on October 24, according to UFC President Dana White. White confirmed the date for this fight during an interview with CNN. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, has been expected to defend his title against the interim champion, Gaethje, for some time. However, […]
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Darren Till cautious of getting into wars after seeing glimpses of Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway slurring their words
UFC middleweight contender Darren Till is cautious about getting into too many wars after seeing the impact they’ve had on other fighters such as Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway. Darren Till is set to return to the Octagon this weekend as he prepares to take on Robert Whittaker in a huge fight for the 185-pound […]
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Ali Abdelaziz: “Khabib Nurmagomedov told me to tell Justin Gaethje to go fight Conor McGregor”
According to his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, Khabib Nurmagomedov encouraged Justin Gaethje to go fight Conor McGregor next. UFC president Dana White recently revealed that “The Eagle” is taking some time away from the Octagon due to the tragic death off his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He was expected to return to fighting at UFC 253 on […]
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Manager: Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje by year’s end
Ali Abdelaziz, who manages both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, says the pair will fight by the end of the year. Nurmagomedov, the undisputed UFC lightweight champ has been expected to defend his title against Gaethje, the interim champ, for some time. However, doubt was cast on the bout when Nurmagomedov’s father and trainer Abdulmanap […]
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Justin Gaethje sends message to opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov after father’s death
Justin Gaethje has sent a warm message to his next opponent, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose father Abdulmanap passed away this week. Abdulmanap died in a Moscow hospital this week, succumbing to COVID-19-related complications. There was an immediate outpouring of condolences and well-wishes from many notable members of the MMA community, all of whom […]
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John Kavanagh says Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje was ‘close to being done’
Head coach John Kavanagh claims Conor McGregor vs. Justin Gaethje was close to materializing. Gaethje has been on a tear since dropping back-to-back bouts against Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez. “The Highlight” is riding a four-fight winning streak. In that span, he’s beaten Tony Ferguson, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, Edson Barboza, and James Vick. Many have […]
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Justin Gaethje explains why he avoids wrestling in fights
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has explained why he tends to avoid wrestling inside the Octagon. Gaethje is known for his wild fights, his chopping leg kicks and his fight-ending punching power. However, the interim champion got his start in combat sports as an NCAA Division 1 wrestler. Given his background in wrestling, many […]
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Dan Hooker says a knockout win over Dustin Poirier “makes Gaethje look like a bum”
Dan Hooker believes if he knocks out Dustin Poirier this weekend it will make Justin Gaethje look bad. Gaethje and Poirier fought back in 2018 where “The Diamond” scored a fourth-round TKO win. Since then, Poirier went on to fight for the lightweight title while Gaethje is now the interim champion. Ahead of the UFC […]
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Photo | Justin Gaethje suffers nasty gash from headbutt in training
Justin Gaethje has been practicing his wrestling ahead of his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov and has suffered a nasty cut in the process. Gaethje, who is expected to battle Nurmagomedov in September in a unification of the lightweight title, took to social media to show off his nasty cut. He said he will need a […]
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Justin Gaethje says Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says that Dan Hooker is “getting merked” by Dustin Poirier when they fight in a few weeks. Gaethje, who is coming off of a fifth-round TKO win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to take home the title, chimed in on a comment that Hooker said recently suggesting that […]
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Justin Gaethje explains how he would knock Conor McGregor out in potential fight
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje believes he would knock Conor McGregor out if they ever meet in the Octagon. Gaethje is currently looking forward to a fight with undisputed lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, but there’s been ample discussion surrounding a fight between him and the former champion McGregor. While Gaethje and McGregor have swapped […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov pumps up Justin Gaethje ahead of title fight
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is making sure his fans are well acquainted with his next opponent, Justin Gaethje. At this stage, most fight fans who haven’t been living under rocks are very familiar with Gaethje, who might just be the most exciting fighter in the game at present. Nurmagomedov, however, seemingly wants to make […]
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Report | Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje in the works for UFC 253
According to a report from Marcelo Barone and Raphael Marinho of Combate, a lightweight title fight between undisputed champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje is in the works for UFC 253 on September 19. Ultimate negocia Khabib Nurmadomedov x Justin Gaethje para o UFC 253,19 de setembro – Mais uma em parceria com […]
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Justin Gaethje roasts Conor McGregor following recent retirement announcement
Current UFC interim lightweight title holder Justin Gaethje took a shot at Conor McGregor after the Irishman announced his retirement this evening. Shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 250 broadcast, McGregor took to Twitter where he announced that he would be retiring from the fight game. Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting.Thank […]
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Justin Gaethje explains key to beating Khabib Nurmagomedov
New UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has a huge task on his hands: defeat undefeated lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov. Speaking on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Gaethje explained how he intends to defeat Nurmagomedov, and succeed where 28 other fighters have failed. The key, Gaethje believes, is keeping the action away […]
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Justin Gaethje targets three more matchups, then keen to “get the f**k out of here”
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje only has three names left on his hit-list: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier. After those fights, he’s prepared to hang up the gloves. Gaethje is expected to get the next crack at undefeated UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. It’s an opportunity he relishes. “I’m in a great […]
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Justin Gaethje and Cody Garbrandt share stories about the generosity of manager Ali Abdelaziz
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje and former bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt each shared stories about the generosity of Ali Abdelaziz. Abdelaziz manages Gaethje and Garbrandt, not to mention star MMA fighters such as the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, the welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, the legend Frankie Edgar, and the recently-retired Henry Cejudo. Although […]