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By 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 …
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UFC 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, …
Read More UFC Photo: Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, right, will battle Tony Ferguson for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship on Saturday, April 18 on pay-per-view. Battle goes down April 18 …
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Learn MMA from local legend Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje. Staff Reports MORENCI – Don’t miss your chance to hit the mat with the pride of Safford, MMA superstar Justin “The …
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Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje knocks out Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the first round. Systematically chops down Cerrone and finishes with a big right By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com VANCOUVER, CANADA – …
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Donald Cerrone, left, and Justin Gaethje exchange words at the ceremonial weigh-in, Friday. Both men officially weighed in at 155.5 pounds for their fight Saturday night. Fight is the Safford …
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Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje waves the American flag after his victory over Edson Barboza Jr. on Saturday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA – It took Safford native Justin “The …
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Photo Courtesy UFC: Edson Barboza Jr., left, will face off against Safford’s native son, Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje in UFC Fight Night on Saturday. UFC Fight Night will air on …
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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – He’s back. Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (2-2 UFC, 19-2 overall) said he wanted No. 10-ranked James “The Texecutioner” Vick (9-2 UFC, …
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Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje hopes to have a victory flip in Nebraska against James Vick. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Safford’s own Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje …
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