UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje Preview and Prediction
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The wait is over, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje will serve as the main event for UFC 254 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The fight will conclude who will be the UFC undisputed Lightweight Champion of the world.
The fight between “The Eagle” and “The Highlight” has received a lot of hype ever since Gaethje beat Tony Ferguson to claim the Interim belt in May 2020. Gaethje not only got the interim belt, but also a date with the most dominant fighter in UFC history.
On one hand is Khabib- the undefeated Lightweight champion who has never lost more than a round in his career. The most dominant fighter with 28 wins and 0 losses. On the other hand, “The Highlight” Gaethje who is the most violent man in the history of the sport.
Khabib vs Gaethje Preview
Khabib is widely regarded as one of the best to ever step inside the Octagon. His career statistics of 28 wins and 0 losses speak for themselves. Khabib’s game plan has always been very simple: take the opponent to the ground and then maul them. What makes him more lethal is that everybody knows what his going to do, yet no one has an answer to his superb wrestling.
Coming into this fight, Khabib himself says that this was the toughest training camp and year for him. After losing his father/mentor/coach earlier this year, this is the first time Khabib will fight without his father. With wins over world class fighters such as Conor Mcgregor, Michael Johnson, Dustin Poirier and many more, Khabib has proved why he is the most dominant fighter in UFC history. Khabib aims to bow down if he gets his 30 wins without a loss. And will be looking to successfully defend his title against Gaethje.
Justin Gaethe’s journey in the UFC has been nothing but spectacular. In 7 fights, Gaethje has 9 bonuses, a 100% finish rate and he has never been taken down his entire career. Ever since his fight with Ferguson for the interim championship, Gaethje proved why he is eligible to be the no.1 contender.
Called the most violent man in the sport, Gaethje has dynamite in his hands. With wins over Ferguson, Edson Barboza and Donald Cerrone to name a few, Justin is being called as the toughest opponent in Khabib’s career. In the words of Daniel Cormier, Justin Gaethje is the toughest opponent for Khabib in the Lightweight divison.
Khabib vs Gaethje Prediction
Khabib and Gaethje are the two best fighters in the Lightweight division. Khabib has always executed his plan of wearing off his opponents, taking them to the ground and either mauling them or making them tap. On the contrary, Gaethje has a 100% take down defense. He has never been taken down his entire life.
If we look out for striking, Gaethje has an upper advantage. With knockout wins over all his opponents, Gaethje has claimed he wants to see Khabib’s reaction when he makes him bleed. However, it is not at all easy to compete against Khabib’s wrestling.
The odds (-340) are favoring the undefeated Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov that will face a tough test this weekend when he battles interim champion, Justin Gaethje
Prediction: Khabib wins but this fight will surely be a thriller to watch.
Do you think Khabib will establish his dominance again? Or will Gaethje be too good for “The Eagle”?
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