Justin Gaethje News
Justin Gathje will coach Season 26 of the Ultimate Fighter opposite former lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez
Chris Taylor - July 13, 2017
Former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje made his highly anticipated UFC debut earlier this month in Las Vegas where he scored a second-round TKO victory over perennial contender Michael Johnson in what many fans are deeming “fight of the year”. The undefeated lightweight contender, Gaethje (18-0 MMA), will now turn his talents to Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter where he will coach opposite former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez (28-5 MMA).
BREAKING | Kevin Lee says he's accepted TUF coaching job against Justin Gaethje
Tom Taylor - July 11, 2017
On Monday night, Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC was considering Eddie Alvarez as the next opponent for former World Series of Fighting lightweight champ Justin Gaethje, who made his UFC debut on Friday with a wild, TKO defeat of Michael Johnson. Apparently, Gaethje and Alvarez were also being seriously considered as the coaches for the next season of the Ultimate Fighter. According to another UFC lightweight star in “The Motown Phenom” Kevin Lee, however, Alvarez turned down this coaching gig. In a Tuesday afternoon Tweet, Lee claimed that he has accepted The Ultimate Fighter coaching job opposite Gaethje, as Alvarez turned the opportunity down.
UFC targets Justin Gaethje vs. Eddie Alvarez, frustrated Dustin Poirier goes off
Tom Taylor - July 11, 2017
Shortly after his thrilling TKO win over Michael Johnson – which marked a successful UFC debut – former World Series of Fighting champ Justin Gaethje called out Tony Ferguson. Ferguson, however, didn’t appear to be interested in the fight, and UFC President Dana White later stated that the UFC is still hoping to pair Ferguson with Khabib Nurmagomedov. With his desired Ferguson fight apparently off the table, Gaethje then suggested he’d like a fight with Eddie Alvarez as a backup plan. He made his call for a fight with Alvarez on The MMA Hour.
If Justin Gaethje doesn't get "not smart" Tony Ferguson, he has another opponent in mind
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2017
Shortly after his thrilling, back-and-forth TKO defeat of Michael Johnson, former World Series of Fighting lightweight king Justin Gaethje made a dynamite callout of top UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson. While this prospective matchup immediately had fans drooling, we know that the UFC – and Ferguson – are still keen on an interim title fight between Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Michael Johnson breaks silence after action packed loss to Justin Gaethje
Tom Taylor - July 10, 2017
Justin Gaethje calls out Tony Ferguson, says McGregor "better be watching"
bjpenndotcom - July 8, 2017
Friday night in Las Vegas, former WSOF champion Justin Gaethje made his triumphant UFC debut as he knocked out Michael Johnson in the second round of their main event scrap of the TUF 25 Finale. Following the thrilling win, many immediately began to speculate as to who Gaethje should fight next, he spoke at the post-fight press conference where he reveled that he is targeting top ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson, in an effort to fast-track to the interim UFC lightweight championship.
Conor McGregor reacts to Gaethje vs. Johnson main event
bjpenndotcom - July 8, 2017
Friday night in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje made his highly anticipated UFC debut as he faced UFC veteran Michael Johnson in a highly anticipated grudge match that will go down as one of the most thrilling fights of all time. The fight earned praise from nearly every member of the MMA community given its back and forth nature. Following the fight, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor took to social media to give his reaction to the bout:
Fighters react to tonight's insane TUF 25 Finale Main Event
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2017
Fighters react to tonight’s insane TUF 25 Finale Main Event A key lightweight scrap between Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje headlined tonight’s TUF 25 Finale event in Las Vegas.
TUF 25 Finale Results: Justin Gaethje TKO's Michael Johnson (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2017
TUF 25 Finale Results: Michael Johnson vs. Justin Gaethje A key lightweight scrap between Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje served as the main event of tonight’s TUF 25 Finale event in Las Vegas.
VIDEO | Get to know new UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje with this knockout-filled highlight reel
Tom Taylor - May 22, 2017
https://youtu.be/5eKt42sDU-w During the heigh of his reign as World Series of Fighting (RIP) lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje stood out as one of the best lightweights outside the UFC. He can longer lay claim to that title.
UFC reportedly signs Justin Gaethje
bjpenndotcom - April 27, 2017
Following news that the WSOF has closed its doors and is now under new ownership, operating under the name of Professional FIghter’a League, it is now being reported that former WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has signed with the UFC. Gaethje, who holds a professional record of 17-0, won the WSOF lightweight championship in 2014, and defended the belt 5 times over the course of the past three years, defeating notable opponents such as former UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard, and Luis Palomino.