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World Series of Fighting Champion Justin Gaethje Belongs in the UFC

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…

Justin Gaethje Defends WSOF Title

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…

Manny Perez: Thankful Times

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

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…

Gaethje Credits Striking Coach For Wanting To KO Newell At WSOF 11

  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…

Justin Gaethje: Im in a position where its going to be hard to beat me”

  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…