After he faces Max Holloway in the UFC 300, Justin Gaethje says he would rather fight in June than travel to Abu Dhabi again. By winning this fight, Gaethje hopes to bypass the 17-hour trip to Abu Dhabi and advance to a lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden in November. He highlights how uneasy he felt about his prior encounters in Abu Dhabi because of strange surroundings and disturbed habits.
Makhachev has fought three times in the last five fights, all in Abu Dhabi, the site of the UFC’s annual major event in October. Gaethje hopes to get his title opportunity at that very moment. Islam will likely return to Abu Dhabi after winning a bout at UFC 302 on June 1.
“F—, I think I would rather fight in June than fight in Abu Dhabi,” Gaethje said. “I think ideally we fight in Madison Square Garden [in November]. Who knows, I’m sure the UFC might try to put him in Abu Dhabi, and if that’s where the road takes me, that’s where I go.”
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Justin Gaethje Not A Big Fan Of Abu Dhabi
Among the UFC’s most well-known figures is Justin Gaethje. With a record of 25 victories against four defeats, The Highlight has shown to be a formidable opponent in the lightweight class.
There have been multiple back-and-forths between the current BMF Champion and Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. Given how well both boxers have performed, a matchup between them is unavoidable.
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Gaethje fought Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi in 2020, losing via triangle choke in the second round. It was his first time fighting outside North America, and he did not enjoy the experience.
Fortunately, Gaethje is highly familiar with Las Vegas, Nevada. Gaethje remains open to fighting in Abu Dhabi if necessary, acknowledging that the UFC may opt for that location for significant bouts.
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