The lightweight slugger has long been on the radar of hardcore fans. In a division so stacked, it’s difficult to stand out. But Gaethje has succeeded in doing so without even being part of the UFC roster. His ferocity, finishing ability and demeanor inside the cage has made him one of the most appealing and entertaining 155-pound fighters on the planet.
He recently became one of the hottest free agents on the market after the conclusion of his contract with WSOF, where he was the longtime lightweight champion and a face of the company. And the news the entire mixed martial arts community has been waiting so long for finally arrived: Gaethje signed the dotted line and is now signed with the UFC.