With a mentality of never giving up, Gaethje makes predictions for the fight against Khabib: 'Go to sleep'

J. Gaethje highlights wrestling for the fight against K. Nurmagomedov. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @justin_gaethje

Less than 24 hours until the big clash between Khabib Nurmagomedov e Justin gaethje, valid by UFC 254, the protagonists continue to make important statements. For the confrontation that takes place this Saturday (24), in Abu Dhabi, the lightweight challenger (70,3kg) knows that he is an underdog in the bookmakers, but he doesn't care about his status and is confident that he will shock the world.

In interview with ESPN American, Gaethje recalled that his wrestling background shaped his mentality and obstinate fighting style and he can see himself ending the fight by taking away the champion's unbeaten record in a violent and violent way.

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“Wrestling gives you the mentality to never give up. If you give up, you are giving up on yourself. I refuse to allow this. Khabib has never faced someone who has wrestled as long as he has. We are the same age and I started when I was four! There's no way he's been doing this longer than me. I'm going to knock Khabib out! Consciousness will leave his body. That's how I win this fight. None of us will give up. We have trained all our lives and we are willing to give it for victory,” said Gaethje.

'The Highlight' continued to highlight wrestling and, despite admitting that he might feel frustrated if the Russian was successful in his takedown attempts, he assured that what most happened was him breaking his opponents mentally and physically.

“Wrestling is not dangerous, but it demands everything from those who practice it. If Khabib gets what he wants, it will be horrible and my look will change, but it won't be one of someone who wants to give up but rather one of frustration. It's one on one! I've been through this several times and I'm used to breaking my opponents. It's good to make people give up on themselves. Not in life, but in a competitive environment it’s the best feeling there is,” he concluded.

Justin gaethje He is going through a great phase and is in peak form to challenge for the UFC lightweight belt. The North American won four consecutive fights, all by knockout, and the most recent one was, precisely, over Tony Ferguson, thus preventing one of the most anticipated fights in the MMA community.