He calls himself “The Highlight,” and Justin Gaethje’s forthcoming arrival in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been greeted with widespread anticipation.
The undefeated former World Series of Fighting champion will meet Michael Johnson in “The Ultimate Fighter 25” Finale main event on Friday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a reputation for unbridled violence preceding him. Their five-round battle at 155 pounds tops a lineup that features everything from top-shelf prospects to grizzled veterans.
Gaethje has compiled a perfect 17-0 record with 15 finishes since turning professional in 2011.