Justin Gaethje really is a fighter’s fighter.
‘The Highlight’ has accepted a short notice fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 and, although his coaches advised him not take it, Gaethje believes he made the right decision and looks forward to the challenge on April 18.
Speaking to TMZ Sports ahead of UFC 249, Gaethje admitted that, although the prospect of facing ‘El Cucuy’ on short notice is terrifying, the former WSOF lightweight champion loves ‘facing adversity’ and rising to the occasion.
“There’s never been this many unknowns, much less the unknowns that we’re dealing with right now,” Gaethje said (h/t BJPenn.