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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS – He ain’t done yet. On Thanksgiving, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Safford native No. 4-ranked Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (27-5) will fight …
Justin Gaethje to fight for Interim Lightweight Championship Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports The UFC’s lightweight division, once a bastion of relentless wars and star power, is teetering on the edge of unprecedented drama. With Ilia Topuria firmly entrenched as the …
Chaos in the Lightweight Division: Gaethje’s retirement threat looms as Topuria eyes historic third belt chase Read More
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
TweetPinShareMax Holloway defeated Justin Gaethje in UFC 300 by knockout with one second left in the fifth round to with the BMF Belt. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS – …
Holloway defeats Gaethje for BMF Belt in a historic stunner at UFC 300 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto still from video: Dustin Poirier, left, and Justin Gaethje stare each other down at the ceremonial weigh in on Friday. The two will battle for the BMF title on …
Gaethje and Poirier set to battle in UFC 291 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy UFC: The Gila Valley hopes Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje flips for victory Saturday night as he battles Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier for the BMF Title at …
Gaethje and Poirier ready to battle for BMF Title at UFC 291 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images: Don Frye was involved in one of the most memorable fights in MMA history, but his journey to get there wasn’t …
‘He stole my soul’: Don Frye reflects on a storied career, and one of MMA’s most memorable fights 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 hopes to have a victory flip in his second shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship Belt in May. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com LAS VEGAS …
Safford’s native son Justin Gaethje to get a second title shot Read More