By Chris Huntermann In a discussion of some of the elite lightweight fighters in the world, you’re likely to recognize most of the names. There’s Anthony Pettis, Donald Cerrone, Justin Gaethje… wait, what? Yes, that’s right, Justin Gaethje. Gaethje is the lightweight champion of the World Series of Fighting, run by “Sugar” Ray Sefo and…
World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is known for his tendency to brawl — but this was just ridiculous. Gaethje (14-0) recorded his second title defense on Saturday, defeating Luis Palomino via third-round TKO in a wild brawl inside Comerica Theatre in Phoenix. The 155-pound championship tilt played out like a button-mashing video…
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…
Manny “Manos” Perez Friday July 25th 2014 Friday night was a huge night for Grudge Training Center’s stable of upcoming fighters as well as a couple of favorite veterans. Firstly, I have to say a gigantic CONGRATULATION to Josh Copeland for winning his second heavyweight championship belt, this one was the first title for the…
Content Provided by Fightersonlymag.com WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje might be a Division I All-American wrestler, he still intends on showing off his constantly improving striking skills on Saturday night against Nick Newell at WSOF 11. Gaethje, who wrestled for Northern Colorado but was born and raised in Arizona, has developed an impressive striking…
Content Provided by Zack Miller If you ask 25-year-old Justin Gaethje, he’ll tell you that there isn’t really any secret to his success. From starting on the wrestling mats at the young age of four, to defeating Rich Patishnock in just over a minute to win the World Series of Fighting lightweight championship, it all…
All Content provided by: By Patrick Wyman @Patrick_Wyman on Feb 5 2014, 1:00p 3) Justin Gaethje, Lightweight (11-0) Age: 25 Camp: Grudge Years Pro: 2.5 A Division 1 All-American at 157 pounds during his tenure at Northern Colorado, Justin Gaethje complements the wrestling skills you’d expect from a decorated and highly athletic collegian…
All Content Provided by MMA Mania and writer Michael Stets Heading into a title fight, your opponent usually doesn’t change three times, but that is something World Series of Fighting (WSOF) lightweight standout Justin Gaethje had to deal with. Gesias Cavalcante was up first, then Lewis Gonzalez and now Richard Patishnock will be the…
