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Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje isn't bothered about the underdog tag placed on him ahead of his unification bout with undefeated titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in less than three weeks. Gaethje claimed that the win over Ferguson five months ago heavily boosted his confidence, thereby improving his chances at Fight Island. That encounter …
Kicks, punches and grunts echoed through the empty arena. Blood, sweat, swollen eyelids and face masks signaled the return of UFC, the first major sporting event to resume since coronavirus shuttered much of the country for nearly two months. Nearly five hours after President Trump congratulated UFC for restarting the sports world, Justin Gaethje stunned heavily favored Tony Ferguson in …
Justin Gaethje put on a striking masterclass to score a surprise knockout victory over Tony Ferguson and win the interim lightweight title at UFC 249, which took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. Such was the silence that Luque was able to hear the commentators, and heavyweight Greg Hardy said he was able to …
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