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Former WSOF champ Justin Gaethje explains why he picked the UFC over Bellator

Tom Taylor - July 4, 2017

This Friday, in the main event of the Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale, former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will make his anticipated debut in the UFC’s Octagon. The undefeated debutant will do so against the UFC’s sixth-ranked lightweight contender, Michael Johnson. If things had unfolded just a little bit differently, of course, Gaethje could have gone the way of other free agents like Rory MacDonald, Ryan Bader and Roy Nelson, and signed with the ever-growing Bellator MMA.

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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.

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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.