Published 15:37 IST, October 9th 2020

Georges St-Pierre reveals how Justin Gaethje could defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254

GSP earlier hailed Khabib as one of the best fighters in the planet. However, he still thinks that Gaethje has a chance to become the champion at UFC 254.

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MMA legend and former UFC Champion Georges St-Pierre earlier hailed Khabib Nurmagomedov as one of best fighters in planet. However, he still thinks that Justin Gaethje has a chance to become new lightweight champion at UFC 254. undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is scheduled to make his UFC return on October 24, 2020, where he’ll fight interim Champion Justin Gaethje in much-awaited title unification bout. Though Khabib Nurmagomedov is leading UFC 254 betting odds, he’s t taking Justin Gaethje lightly as Highlight boasts some incredible skills.

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Khabib vs Gaethje: Georges St-Pierre gives important advice to Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje shocked world a few months ago when broke Tony Ferguson’s 12-fight win streak at UFC 249 and became new interim Champion. Recently, Georges St-Pierre sat down with ESPN, where he gave major advice to Justin Gaethje, which could help him against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Georges St-Pierre said Khabib Nurmagomedov starts fight slowly as he is looking for an opening so that he could take his opponent down and dominate till end. However, GSP thinks if Justin Gaethje puts pressure of Khabib Nurmagomedov from start and t give him any opening, he could win fight.

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However, it won’t be that easy for interim champion as Khabib Nurmagomedov kws what his opponent is capable of. undefeated champion earlier uploaded a video on his Instagram account, showing fans a glimpse of his sparring session. This shows that Khabib Nurmagomedov is ready to fight both on ground and feet. Georges St-Pierre later praised Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming that champion puts “relentless pressure” on his opponents.

“He is best. Everybody kws what he is gonna try to do, but body (can) figure out a way to avoid it. Khabib puts an incredible, relentless pressure,” added Georges St-Pierre .

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In past, Justin Gaethje has t used his wrestling repertoire, but against Khabib Nurmagomedov, it could come in handy. In or words, Justin Gaethje is impressive both on his feet and on ground, which could spell trouble for Khabib Nurmagomedov, who majorly depends on his groundwork. During an interview, Justin Gaethje claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov would take him down during fight, but with help of his wrestling, he would get back up and inflict more dam.

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Im Source: Georges St-Pierre, UFC/ Instagram

15:37 IST, October 9th 2020