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Sticking the Landing: Justin Gaethje and Rocky Marciano

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Crude. Reckless. Undefeated.

These three words are common enough in the realm of combat sports, but rarely are all three appended to the same fighter at the same time. The first two usually get in the way of the last, you see. “Crude” implies a lack of technical refinement, and a reliance on physical strength. “Reckless” suggests a hard chin and the willingness to use it. “Undefeated” explains itself, but defeat comes sudden and unexpected when every fight is a brawl.

So it was already something of a miracle that Justin Gaethje entered the UFC with a 17-0 record.