Topic: Justin Gaethje

UFC SIGNS JUSTIN GAETHJE

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hdmexiqtioner
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04.27.2017 | 4:40 PM ET

BREAKING

Justin "the Highlight" Gaethje, WSOF LW Champion; has signed with the UFC.

The move was known to be coming for some time, but it is officially official.

Gaethje is one of the most exciting fighters in all of MMA and it will be interesting to see how he fares under the UFC banner

* Edited at 04.27.2017, 4:41 PM ET *

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Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje

Fighter Details

  • Name: Justin Gaethje
  • Pro MMA Record: 25-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Highlight
  • Current Streak: 1 Loss
  • Age: 1988-11-14 | Date of Birth: 1988.11.14
  • Last Fight: April 13, 2024 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: N/A
  • Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,662,000 USD
  • Born: Safford, Arizona, United States
  • Fighting out of: Greeley, Colorado
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hdmexiqtioner
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04.27.2017 | 4:41 PM ET

About time.

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04.27.2017 | 6:50 PM ET

Meh, kinda bummed that Bellator wasn't able to sign any of WSOF's big name stars and the UFC snapped them all up. Still, good to see Gaethje get away from that albatross that was WSOF.

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Kinsalsa
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04.27.2017 | 7:18 PM ET

He still has not signed but both the UFC and he want each other.

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mulefloyd
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04.27.2017 | 7:54 PM ET

rumored opponent: Barboza

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04.27.2017 | 11:55 PM ET

I'd like Gaethje vs. Iaquinta.

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PilloryChoke
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04.28.2017 | 5:43 AM ET

Iaquinta probably won't fight for another year at least...and that's if the UFC keeps him.

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04.28.2017 | 7:52 AM ET

Good pick up.

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