

Justin Gaethje is the current UFC BMF Champion and is working hard for his upcoming battle at UFC 300. Ahead of his much-awaited clash, an old training clip of ‘ The Highlight’ has surprised the fans. In the video, Gaethje and his teammate can be seen sparring inside the cage. However, what followed has shocked fans online.
X account MMA Uncensored recently posted the footage of the champion training. The training started as a normal sparring session, but ended with a brutal head kick. Let us find out how the fans reacted after seeing the video on X.
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Justin Gaethje eats head kicks for fun in sparring as fans react
Every professional fighter under goes rigorous training before any big fight and Justin Gaethje is no different. In the clip, Gaethje is seen sparring with his teammate and looks in sublime shape. However, during a sequence, ‘The Highlight’ gets brutally kicked in the head by his sparring mate. Much to the surprise of everyone, Gaethje took the kick and kept and continued sparring. Upon watching the video, fans have flooded the internet with their comments in praise of the champion. Let us take a look at some comments below.
Justin Gaethje Eats A HEAD KICK 👀 pic.twitter.com/Gl6v0crmVs
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) January 31, 2024
One user advised Gaethje growing back his beard
Better grow that beard back for extra protection
— Chronically Online (@Lykaios0) January 31, 2024
Another user seemed to be quite impressed with the training and commented:
I see training is going well
— RG | AmericanMike (@OHPfit) January 31, 2024
While most users looked impressed, one of them seemed a bit more critical and commented:
KOd without those big shin pads
— Wesssbaltimore (@wesssbaltimore1) January 31, 2024
One user wished Dustin Poirier was as strong as Gaethje and commented:
If only dp had Justin’s chin
— ill ratio you (@trollmmacc) January 31, 2024
One user was curious to know about his training partner and commented:
Is that Naimov headkicking him?
— abaan (@AbaanUz) February 1, 2024
One user has some word of advice for the champion
Better keep those hands up
— Gregory Rowe (@GregoryBRowe_II) February 1, 2024
Gaethje impressed the fans after his dominating win against Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. ‘ The Highlight’ won the fight via knockout in the second round with a brutal head kick. However, the 35-year-old is all set to take on Max Holloway next for the BMF title.
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UFC 300: Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway for the BMF title
Max Holloway was last seen inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie. ” Blessed” won the fight via knockout in the third round against Jung Chan- Sung, thus taking his record to 25-7-0. The 32-year-old is now set to feature at the historic UFC 300 event and will face one of the most complete fighters in the division in Justin Gaethje.
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Gaethje is fresh off a victory at UFC 291 and will look to keep his winning momentum going. Both fighters have a contrasting fighting style and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. “Blessed” is known to have one of the best cardio in the division and steps up the pace in the final rounds. However, Gaethje, on the other hand, has the skill set to knockout his opponents. Will Justin Gaethje be able to defend his BMF title against Max Holloway? Let us know in the comments below.
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