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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
Read More TweetPinShareUFC 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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TweetPinShareLearn 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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TweetPinShareJustin “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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TweetPinShareDonald 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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TweetPinShareJustin “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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