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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – Under sunny skies at the picturesque Mount Graham Golf Club, UFC lightweight sensation Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje traded his octagon gloves for golf clubs today, headlining …
UFC Star Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje tees off for local youth on his birthday at Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS – UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena saw a record-breaking performance as former Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) became the first undefeated UFC Champion in …
Paddy jumps into ring and jumps Gaethje for title shot against Topuria Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Justin Gaethje addresses the media after defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City. Gaethje will be the Grand Marshal in the city …
Justin “The Highlight Gaethje” to serve as Safford’s Grand Marshal in the 4th of July Parade Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy UFC LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – UFC® today announced a charitable partnership with Phoenix Suns Charities to launch an online 50/50 raffle campaign that will run throughout this fight week and will …
UFC and Phoenix Suns charities launch online 50/50 charity raffle for UFC 274: Oliveria vs. Gaethje Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Justin Gaethje last defeated Michael Chandler in a three-round unanimous decision in what was heralded as the “fight of the year.” Now the Safford native has his title …
Safford native son Justin Gaethje fighting for UFC Championship Read More
TweetPinShareSafford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje will return to Safford to host a workout at the Graham County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 22, from 9 – 11 a.m. Staff Reports …
Work out with MMA standout Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje Read More
TweetPinShareSafford’s own Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje came up short in his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, but will possibly have another title shot in his next fight. Nurmagomedov retires after retaining …
Safford’s Gaethje falls to Nurmagomedov in UFC Lightweight championship Read More
TweetPinShareUFC Photo: The UFC has officially announced the title fight between Safford’s own Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov will be held at UFC 254 on Saturday, Oct. 24. By Jon …
Gaethje title shot against Nurmagomedov set for October Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – The early morning runs, two-a-day workouts, a strict diet, and a lifetime of preparation led to this, the moment in which Justin “The …
Gaethje wins Interim Lightweight belt after dispatching Ferguson Read More
TweetPinShareUFC Photo: Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, right, will battle Tony Ferguson for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship on Saturday, May 9 on pay-per-view. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com JACKSONVILLE, …
Gaethje versus Ferguson back on for UFC 249 on May 9 Read More