Published 17:27 IST, June 15th 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje simulated, here's what happens at the showdown

UFC news: While the precise details of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje are yet to be ironed out, the fight was simulated on UFC 3 in the interim.

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Undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his title on line against interim champion Justin Gaethje on his return to UFC action. Since Justin Gaethje’s sensational victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, ‘ Highlight’ has been seen as a threat to Khabib’s undefeated legacy. Gaethje unleashed one of most impressive performances of his career at UFC 249 and a number of MMA veterans have claimed that Justin Gaethje could pose a threat to Khabib Nurmagomedov inside octagon. While UFC fans continue to imagine what  ‘Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje’ contest will look like, one fan decided to have some taste of action and simulated contest on EA Sports' UFC 3.

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UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje streamed on UFC 3

verified channel of Crazy UFC Fighters on YouTube streamed an EA Sports UFC 3 simulation of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje. While exact date and venue of actual fight is yet to be determined, ‘Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje’ simulation could tide things over for time being.

In  simulation, Khabib Nurmagomedov is seen mauling Justin Gaethje and putting on a masterclass of one-sided dominance. As soon as simulation begins, Khabib Nurmagomedov goes all-out against Justin Gaethje and takes fight to ground. Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably at his best on ground and to establish that claim, ‘ Eagle’ in simulation mauls Justin Gaethje before applying a choke on him and deciding Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje contest.

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UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje

If Khabib Nurmagomedov mans to defeat Justin Gaethje in ir upcoming contest, ‘ Eagle’ will have three successful title defences to his name along with an undefeated record of 29-0. However, if Justin Gaethje dethrones Khabib, it will arguably be one of biggest upsets in history of UFC. Khabib Nurmagomedov recently ackwledged his next opponent Justin Gaethje, as he went on to post a highlight reel of ‘ Highlight’ on Instagram. date and venue of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje are expected to be finalised soon.

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17:27 IST, June 15th 2020