Justin Gaethje has provided an inside look at his corner work in between rounds of his UFC 249 fight against Tony Ferguson.
Gaethje (22-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) dominated Ferguson before stopping him in the fifth round to capture the interim lightweight title and is now expected to unify with champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Gaethje’s corner, led by head coach Trevor Wittman, can be heard giving Gaethje advice on how to control his pace and aggression throughout the fight. It proved to be Gaethje’s best performance of his career as he didn’t get overzealous with his attack, which has cost him before in his UFC career.
Gaethje posted video with clear audio on Instagram of his corner’s advice in between each round, which you can watch below.
“UFC 249 Audio and Video Between Rounds
I was able to get these awesome videos of all the interactions between my corners and I during my last fight. I am never able to retain these spots, huge thanks to the team at the @ufc for getting me these awesome memories. Trevor and I clocked in on May 9th, it’s crazy how such a small a moment in time can alter your future. Win or lose it’s all about preparation and calculated risk @violent__1 @onxlabs”
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Listen to Justin Gaethje's corner audio from his UFC 249 win over Tony Ferguson