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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 …
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 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 …
Gaethje to fight Ferguson for UFC Interim Lightweight Championship Read More
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 …
Gaethje to hold MMA camp in Morenci Read More
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 – …
Gaethje scores third straight first-round knockout Read More
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 …
Gaethje looks to add ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone to his highlight reel Read More
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 …
Justin ‘The Highlight’ Gaethje lives up to name with first-round knockout of Edson Barboza Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto 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 …
Gaethje to battle Barboza in Philly headline fight Saturday Read More