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Justin Gaethje reveals personal MMA Mount Rushmore without Khabib

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Justin Gaethje reveals personal MMA Mount Rushmore without Khabib
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Justin Gaethje shared his personal Mount Rushmore of MMA fighters during an appearance on the One Night with Steiny podcast. His list includes Royce Gracie, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, and Chuck Liddell. absent is Khabib Nurmagomedov, despite Gaethje's past fight against him, which he acknowledged was a tough contest. This omission has drawn attention given the history between the two fighters, particularly as Gaethje admitted he may not have been able to win against Nurmagomedov after losing in a title fight at UFC 254. Gaethje's remarks reflect his personal criteria for greatness in the sport.

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  • •Gaethje lists five fighters for his personal Mount Rushmore.
  • •His picks include Gracie, Silva, St-Pierre, Jones, and Liddell.
  • •Khabib Nurmagomedov is excluded from Gaethje's list.
  • •Gaethje lost to Nurmagomedov by submission at UFC 254.
  • •He acknowledged the difficulty of beating Nurmagomedov during the podcast.
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Justin Gaethje recently revealed the fighters who made his personal MMA Mount Rushmore list with the notable exception of his former opponent.

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