Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje are set to face off in an incredible clash

The entire world seems to be talking about the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight.

Khabib is the undisputed Lightweight champion in the UFC but faces a tough opponent in Gaethje.

The American defeated Tony Ferguson to win the Interim UFC title and will face off against Khabib at UFC 254.

Gaethje has been impressive in the division recently while Khabib is yet to lose a clash. Many have already predicted what could go on in this clash, and the next one was Henry Cejudo.

Triple C, as Cejudo is called, retired from the UFC recently. However, the King of Cringe was speaking to Helen Yee and asked about the fight:

“You are pulling me out of character now, they are both my friends so, I think, those are the two toughest guys.

“Whoever I going to make the other guy fight the B side, they are going to win because it’s not just gonna be attack and attack because they are both completely different fighters.

“The key for Gaethje to win is he is a risk-taker, he has to take risks, chop down the legs, defend shots.”

The game-changer

Gaethje is known for his devastating kicks but the American also has a great wrestling background. He used those kicks against Ferguson to wear down his legs, and Cejudo claimed this would be one of the important tactics in the fight.

While Cejudo added that Khabib is a great fighter and could also win, one Gaethje kick could be the difference-maker:

“Justin Gaethje, one of those calf kicks would change the whole course of the fight.”

Cejudo also took a dig at Sean O’Malley, who lost his first MMA fight to Marlon Vera. Sugar was hit with a few kicks and his ankle collapsed which allowed Vera to get the win:

“You saw that with Salty Sean O’Malley, you know, the princess broke his nail.”

However, Cejudo believed that Vera could defeat O’Malley again, even if the leg wasn’t a factor.

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