UFC Prediction 254: Khabib vs Gaethje

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –

The following is the prediction of the sports editor CNNIndonesia.com about the fight UFC254 Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin gaethje which will take place, Sunday (25/10) in the morning Indonesia time.

Khabib vs Gaethje became the top duel of UFC 254. Khabib has the status of the defending lightweight champion, while Gaethje has the interim champion belt after defeating Tony Ferguson in UFC 249.

The battle of The Eagle vs The Highlight is predicted as the biggest duel in UFC history. UFC president, Dana White, claims UFC 254 is bigger than the UFC 229 duel that pitted Khabib and Conor McGregor.

The following is the prediction for UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje according to sports editor CNNIndonesia.com:

Khabib Continue to Win Lockdown at UFC (Surya Sumirat)

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje duel will be more exciting and interesting compared to when Khabib met Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier.

There will be more attacks in this duel. Gaethje, who often appeared violent, would often attack Khabib, especially through punches. Khabib himself will fight in the normal way, defend himself, and keep his distance as much as possible to avoid Gaethje’s attacks.

Every now and then Khabib will take advantage of gaps in Gaethje’s defense with knee strikes. Khabib will take advantage of the next opportunity to do takedowns to Gaethje. I predict Khabib will win submission over Gaethje in the third round.

Gaethje Nodai Khabib Record (Nova Arifianto)

Khabib who relies ground fighting will have a hard time facing Gaethje. Gaethje’s wrestling abilities set him apart from Khabib’s previous opponents.

While Gaethje’s punches and kicks are not arbitrary. A record of 19 knockout wins from 22 victories in the ring or octagon makes Gaethje deserve to be excelled.

I predict UFC 254 Khabib vs Gaethje will belong to the challenger and will end before the fifth round.

Justin Gaethje has dangerous punches and kicks. (AP Photo / John Raoux)- –

Khabib Conquers Gaethje (Son of the Strong Ideal Gem)

Khabib faced a fierce duel against Gaethje which proved to have succeeded in eliminating Tony Ferguson with a landslide victory. The key in the match, of course ground fighting belonging to Khabib. The extent to which Khabib’s expertise can be applied in front of Gaethje who also has a wrestling discipline.

Gaethje may have survived the early rounds but Khabib’s takedowns will continue to come. Wave takedown this is what Gaethje will find difficult to suppress as a whole. He will be busy fighting on the mat and forced to rarely throw his pride fists.

If I can pass the first round, I think Khabib will come out as the winner, I don’t know submission or numbers.

Khabib in 4 rounds (Haryanto Tri Wibowo)

All parties already know what the UFC 254 battle will be like, Khabib will try to force the bottom fight, while Gaethje will try to beat Khabib through the top fight.

Khabib will try to corner Gaethje to the fence and as much as possible bring down The Highlight continuously. Meanwhile Gaethje will try to get in the middle of the octagon, keep a safe distance, and try to get that one crushing blow that changes the course of the fight.

If Khabib passes the first round and is able to avoid Gaethje’s hit, I predict The Eagle will tire Gaethje and win the submission in the fourth round.

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