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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 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 …
Work out with MMA standout Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje Read More
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