Gaethje to hold MMA camp in Morenci
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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Gaethje scores third straight first-round knockout
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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Gaethje looks to add ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone to his highlight reel
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 lives up to name with first-round knockout of Edson Barboza
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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Gaethje to battle Barboza in Philly headline fight Saturday
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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Gaethje knocks out Vick with big right in first round
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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Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje on Main Card at UFC Fight Night 135
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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Gaethje robbed of victory in Glendale
Dustin Poirier connects with a shot to Justin Gaethje’s jaw just before the fight was called. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE – If you are from Safford, be careful when …
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Gaethje to face Poirier at UFC Fight Night in Glendale
Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje hopes to have a victory flip Saturday night in the octagon in Glendale. Lopez to take on Alejandro Perez in the preliminary card By …
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