19 days ago

Justin Gaethje Builds His “Perfect Fighter,” Includes Khabib and Francis Ngannou

The interim lightweight champion named his ideal UFC build by mixing elite traits across divisions: Khabib for wrestling, Oliveira for submissions, Dvalishvili for cardio, Michael Johnson for speed, and Ngannou for power. He added a personal memory from sharing the cage with Khabib, saying the grappling pressure “felt like a bear.” Khabib defeated Gaethje at UFC 254 in 2020.