WATCH: Justin Gaethje Speaks Out On Paying A Fighter $500 For Dropping Him During Training

Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares himself to face off against Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘The Highlight’ broke some news to fans that give an appropriate insight into his midset. Chiefly, Justin Gaethje offered up $500 to any training partner who could drop him with body shots in training.

It seems as though Gaethje is a man of his word as he spoke out on his Instagram stories on the same. He relayed payment to a fighter Ryan Charlebois who has seemingly done his job in preparing him.

Ryan Charlebois was glad to share the fact Gaethje was indeed a man who followed up on his word. He took to social media and confirmed the same to fight fans. The incident is yet another reason why Justin is beloved by the MMA community. He has had a reputation for being a straight shooter and it certainly shows in his actions.

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje

‘The Highlight’ is undergoing such rigorous training as he is on the cusp of facing his hardest test to date. The title unification bout is set for UFC 254 on October 24, 2020. The event will serve as the final event in the company’s second Fight Island stint. Additionally, the fight avails Gaethje an opportunity with being the first man to triumph over Khabib.

Nurmagomedov [28-0] has looked virtually unstoppable in his UFC run thus far and has dispatched off his opponents with ease. Additionally, he has lost only one round in his career so far, to Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Fans and pundits believe that Gaethje possesses the perfect style to stifle ‘The Eagle’ under the bright lights.

He is known for his lethal power striking coupled with his famed anti-wrestling. The general consensus is that he has the best chance at stopping the relentless takedown Khabib brings to the table. All eyes are firmly affixed at UFC 254’s main event which will be a defining moment in one man’s career. The victor will elevate their legacy in a big way and perhaps reached unparalleled heights within the sport.