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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
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
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