UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje notched a second-straight first-round TKO at UFC Philadelphia last week against Edson Barboza. During a post-fight interview on ESPN+, he was respectfully challenged by fellow 155-pound contender Paul Felder, who was part of the night’s broadcast team alongside Karyn Bryant and Tyron Woodley.
“I just want to say and throw my name in the hat,” Felder told Gaethje, who was standing mere inches next to him. “If none of them guys are lining up to fight you, brother, I’m putting it down here right now.
“You know that there’s some tough dudes in here, and I feel like eventually – whether it’s now or whether it’s later – me and you are gonna put on a show for these fans.