Justin Gaethje Stands Out in the World of UFC

Justin Gaethje will fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg talks with SI senior writer Jon Wertheim on the unique approach Gaethje is taking ahead of the biggest bout of his career.

Justin Gaethje takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254. It is obviously a big fight but unlike as is the case with some of his peers, Gaethje never has malice toward his opponents to add buzz to a fight. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg talked about the low-key Gaethje (at least outside the octagon) with SI senior writer Jon Wertheim.

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