Justin Gaethje ’s preparation for his UFC lightweight title unification bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov is underway, and the interim champ already has a war wound to show for it. Gaethje (22-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) shared a photo on social media of a nasty gush opened up under his chin courtesy of a head butt in the wrestling room. It doesn’t appear to be anything that could jeopardize the bout with Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) which is targeted for September. Related Justin Gaethje breaks down how he'd knock out Conor McGregor: Three rounds 'then it's hell' Listen to Justin Gaethje's corner audio from his UFC 249 win over Tony Ferguson Justin Gaethje wouldn't trade Khabib title fight for Conor McGregor money fight If you’re squeamish, it’s probably best to look away (via Instagram Stories ): Gaethje is coming off a fifth-round TKO of Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 in May that crowned him as interim champ.
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