Justin Gaethje is moving into the Octagon with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 291 on Saturday.
Of their first outing, they went almost 4 full rounds earlier than Poirier pulled out the end.
Regardless that it is a little bit of a repeat for Gaethje, it is precisely that which is maintaining him going this combat week.
“I’ve accepted that it is a 50/50 combat in my thoughts,” Gaethje stated at UFC 291 media day. “With the possibility at retribution, it’s been driving me day-after-day to work more durable. … I believe I’ve to be extra technical it doesn’t matter what. Clearly, I’m prepared to combat fireplace with fireplace. That’s what we do on this sport. However I’m going to attempt to be as methodical as doable and make no errors. At this degree, it’s errors. Reap the benefits of their errors and make no errors.”
As if revenge wasn’t candy sufficient, with a win, he may get an opportunity to combat for the undisputed title, one thing he hasn’t achieved in his lengthy profession but.
“I believe that is No. 2 vs. No. 3, (and) No. 1 is preventing the champion in October, then we’re going to combat the winner of that, the winner of this combat,” Gaethje stated. “The aspirations are the championship belt. I believe this catapults me proper to that. I gained’t be seeking to defend that. If I’ve the selection, it’s going to be going for that championship belt.”
The BMF title might be on the road on Saturday at UFC 291.
“I believe this combat provides you that really feel with out something on the road,” Gaethje stated. “For the legacy, it’s large. First it’s championship belts, second is legacy. Third may be cash, however these first two issues are essential. We’re all attempting to create a legacy that may stay effectively previous our time. That’s been my purpose since Day 1.”
