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Work out with MMA standout Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 - by News Director

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 …

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Safford’s Gaethje falls to Nurmagomedov in UFC Lightweight championship

October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 - by News Director

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 …

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Gaethje title shot against Nurmagomedov set for October

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 - by News Director

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 …

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Gaethje versus Ferguson back on for UFC 249 on May 9

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 - by News Director

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, …

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Gaethje to fight Ferguson for UFC Interim Lightweight Championship

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 - by News Director

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 …

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Gaethje scores third straight first-round knockout

September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 - by News Director

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 – …

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Gaethje looks to add ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone to his highlight reel

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 - by News Director

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 …

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Gaethje to battle Barboza in Philly headline fight Saturday

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 - by News Director

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 …

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Gaethje robbed of victory in Glendale

April 14, 2018 - by News Director

TweetPinShareDustin 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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Lopez falls in second-round TKO

April 14, 2018 - by News Director

TweetPinShareMatt Lopez looked to raise his arms in victory in Glendale but instead lost for the second time in a row. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GLENDALE – Safford native Matthew …

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