Justin Gaethje News
Photo | Official poster released for UFC 254
Tom Taylor - September 29, 2020
The UFC has dropped the official poster for the upcoming UFC 254 pay-per-view card, which is scheduled for October 24 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. See it below:
Justin Gaethje slams Conor McGregor, says the former champ-champ is lying to avoid looking "like a bitch"
Christopher Taylor - September 27, 2020
It appears that the feud between UFC lightweight standouts Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor is still alive and well. Earlier this week McGregor had responded to a retirement fight challenge from Diego Sanchez by sharing some screenshots of previous conversations he had with UFC President Dana White.
Bas Rutten explains how Justin Gaethje can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - September 25, 2020
MMA legend turned commentator Bas Rutten believes Justin Gaethje has a real shot at dethroning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Gaethje, the UFC’s interim lightweight champion, will challenge the undefeated Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 254 on October 24. He’ll enter the fight as an underdog, but he’ll also do so with the confidence of Rutten.
Justin Gaethje interested to see how Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts when he starts to bleed at UFC 254
Cole Shelton - September 22, 2020
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, for “The Highlight” he is interested in seeing how the champ reacts when he sees and tastes his own blood.
Michael Chandler lays out strategies for fights with Nurmagomedov, Gaethje
Tom Taylor - September 21, 2020
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 former Bellator lightweight champion, will be on-call in Abu Dhabi, and ready to step in should either man fail to make it to the cage on fight night.
Dana White reveals special start time setup for UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje
Harry Kettle - September 9, 2020
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 – allowing for European fans to watch it in primetime.
Video | Justin Gaethje eats a huge head kick during preparation for Khabib Nurmagomedov title bout
Adam D Martin - September 6, 2020
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 been putting in the rounds in his training camp in preparation for what is surely going to be a tough fight against an incredible fighter in Nurmagomedov.
UFC 254: ‘Nurmagomedov vs Gaethje’ Fight Card and Rumors
Harry Kettle - August 28, 2020
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 go head to head with one of the most dominant forces in the history of the UFC, Khabib Nurmagomedov, at UFC 254.
Khabib Nurmagomedov details weight-cut assistance from Justin Gaethje: "I have no ill will toward him."
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
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.
Justin Gaethje says he is creating a "zone of death" against Khabib Nurmagomedov
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020
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 drown Gatehje. But, “The Highlight” knows his path to victory is making the fight as choatic as possible.
Khabib Nurmagomedov provides update 11 weeks out of UFC 254 title fight with Justin Gaethje
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2020
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.
Justin Gaethje auctioning off fight kit from Tony Ferguson fight to raise money for sick cousin
Adam D Martin - August 7, 2020
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 Gaethje is taking things a step further, as he is now auctioning off his fight kit and gloves from his fifth-round TKO win over Ferguson at UFC 249.
Darren Till cautious of getting into wars after seeing glimpses of Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway slurring their words
Harry Kettle - July 24, 2020
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 division. It’ll serve as the first bout for “The Gorilla” since last November when he managed to beat top middleweight Kelvin Gastelum in New York City.
Ali Abdelaziz: “Khabib Nurmagomedov told me to tell Justin Gaethje to go fight Conor McGregor”
Natasha Hooper - July 21, 2020
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 September 19 and defend his belt against the lightweight interim titleholder, Justin Gaethje. White hasn’t ruled out the possibility of the fight but is still waiting for a callback from Nurmagomedov to see where his head is at.
Manager: Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight Justin Gaethje by year's end
Tom Taylor - July 20, 2020
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 died this summer.
Justin Gaethje sends message to opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov after father's death
Tom Taylor - July 3, 2020
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 recognize the massive influence Abdulmanap had not only on Khabib but many other fighters in Dagestan.
Justin Gaethje explains why he avoids wrestling in fights
Tom Taylor - June 24, 2020
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.
Dan Hooker says a knockout win over Dustin Poirier "makes Gaethje look like a bum"
Cole Shelton - June 23, 2020
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.