Justin Gaethje has claimed he was "f***ed" before fighting now-retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov because of the food and water in Abu Dhabi.
Gaethje will have his second shot at UFC gold on Saturday when he challenges current champion Charles Oliveira in the headlining act of UFC 274. The former interim titleholder came up short for the title when was choked out by Nurmagomedov in the first round two years ago.
It was Gaethje's first time fighting in Abu Dhabi whilst Nurmagmedov had competed there the previous year. 'The Highlight' admitted that being a creature of habit, his day-to-day routine was severely messed up in Abu Dhabi and this influences his performance.