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Nick Newell Recalls Gaethje's Relentless Pressure: 'Only Way to Stop Him Is to Kill Him'

June 23, 2026
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Nick Newell, reflecting on his 2014 WSOF title fight loss to Justin Gaethje, described Gaethje as one of only two fighters he has ever seen who do not change their output or aggression even when visibly exhausted. Newell said Gaethje continued to hit hard, throw volume, and press forward despite clearly laboring for breath. The other fighter Newell placed in that same category is Dricus Du Plessis.

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