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Content Provided by: Matt Quiggins Combat Press World Series of Fighting makes its debut in Phoenix next week, and fans need to pay attention to the fight in the main event slot. Current lightweight titleholder Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, fresh off his decision victory over MMA veteran Melvin Guillard, takes on another highly touted fighter…
“The Highlight” Justin Gaethje has the only statistic a lightweight needs to back up that kind of nickname: 13-0. He’ll be looking to extend that undefeated streak and retain his lightweight title against Luis “Baboon” Palomino on at WSOF 19 March 28th. There are very few MMA titleholders at the elite level who can say…
Sean Smith, Featured Columnist Bleacher Report These days, there aren’t many non-UFC fighters worth watching every time they compete, but Justin Gaethje is quickly becoming one of the few. Only 26 years old, he has already defended his WSOF championship twice, with those wins coming against UFC veteran Melvin Guillard and Nick Newell. Having beaten…
By Kevin Lole Yahoo Sports LAS VEGAS – Season 20 of the UFC’s reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter,” was the first to feature an all-female cast and marked the first time the winner of the season would win the championship. UFC president Dana White raved about the bouts on the show before it went on…
By Nick Groke The Denver Post Rose Namajunas fights like a triton spider — all long limbs and sharp movements that seem quick enough to walk on water. Her flying armbar lockup in a bout in Kansas City, Mo., last year forced a submission just 12 seconds in. The Denver mixed-martial artist is moving just…
by Eric ‘Sugar Foot’ Duran As family and friends gather around the nation to share thankful memories and delicious food, Manny Perez has a few new things to be thankful for. On November 1st, Perez decisioned Cesar Holguin over ten, beautifully boxed rounds. In the process, he picked up the UBF Welterweight title, adding to…
When Manuel Perez won the UBF International Title just two weeks ago in his hometown, he knew the win would bring great opportunities for his career. Perez put on an impressive and possibly his best performance Nov. 1 in Denver against Cesar Holguin to claim the title. What Perez didn’t expect was that opportunity would…
Content Provided by Scott Harris, Bleacher Report We can work out the details later. For now, just know that Justin Gaethje is the greatest lightweight on this planet, and he is hereby inviting you to watch him paste Melvin Guillard this Saturday at World Series of Fighting 15. “Do I think people are sleeping on…
