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Nick Newell recalls what made Justin Gaethje uniquely difficult to stop

June 23, 2026
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Nick Newell, who lost to Justin Gaethje by TKO in a 2014 WSOF title fight, has reflected on what sets Gaethje apart from other fighters. Newell said the only way to stop Gaethje is to knock him completely unconscious, noting that despite clearly hearing Gaethje breathing heavily during their bout, his output, power, and pressure never diminished. Newell identified only two fighters with that quality: Gaethje and Dricus Du Plessis.

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