Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to neutralise Justin Gaethje’s vicious leg kicks, which are arguably his most dangerous weapon, with takedowns, and ‘The Eagle’ will stop at nothing to break ‘The Highlight’s’ will on Saturday night.
Speaking to the media at a pre-fight press conference (h/t MMA Fighting), Nurmagomedov revealed that he plans to take down Gaethje, the current interim UFC lightweight champion, ‘100 times’ if necessary.
“I think he has dinner meat on his hands,” Khabib said of Gaethje, who he will meet in a lightweight title unification bout in the UFC 254 main event. “Very good kicks.