Justin Gaethje knows the challenge that’s in front of him, but believes he can be the one in 28-1 against Khabib Nurmagomedov this weekend.
The highly anticipated battle for the undisputed lightweight title takes place in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 254 event on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov has defeated every opponent that has stood in front of him—mostly with relative ease due to his heralded wrestling and grappling pedigree.
“The Highlight” knows that could be a possibility in the octagon on Saturday night. In some ways, he’s prepared for that result.