Justin Gaethje’s Assisted Rise to the Top

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UFC President Dana White loves him some Justin Gaethje, and it’s not hard to see why.

Justin Gaethje has been marked as a future mixed martial arts star since he became the inaugural World Series of Fighting lightweight champion in January 2014. He quickly became the WSOF’s most popular fighter, heading six of its 35 events before the promotion rebranded. After only two appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, his brand is bigger than ever. He’s currently ranked sixth in his division…