UFC 249: Relive the rise of Justin Gaethje before he faces Tony Ferguson on May 9

Justin Gaethje is just six fights old in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) but has alrey become one of most prominent faces on current UFC roster. number four-ranked lightweight is currently on verge of earning his first title shot in UFC if he mans to vanquish Tony Ferguson in his upcoming fight at UFC 249. Though Justin Gaethje is billed as underdog at UFC 249, ‘ Highlight’ could still pose a lot of threat inside octagon. Justin Gaethje is considered to be one of deliest strikers in current lightweight unit and could snatch Interim Lightweight title from Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. Before  two lock horns at UFC 249, here's all about Justin Gaethje’s iconic rise in UFC.

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UFC 249: Justin Gaethje’s iconic UFC journey before he faces Tony Ferguson on May 9

official Instagram handle of UFC recently posted a video which showcases rise of Justin Gaethje. ‘ Highlight’ me his UFC debut in 2017 against Michael Johnson and registered a spectacular kckout in his very first fight. However, Justin Gaethje went on to lose his next two fights against Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. While most UFC fans began to censure him, 31-year-old regained his position in UFC roster by unleashing back-to-back victories against some of best fighters of all time on UFC roster. Justin Gaethje went on to deliver kckouts to James Vick, Edson Barboza, and Donald Cerrone one after or, which earned his Interim Lightweight title shot against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.

Justin Gaethje MMA stats: Fights -  23, Wins - 21, Losses - 2

Justin Gaethje UFC stats: Fights - 6, Wins - 4, Losses - 2

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UFC 249 Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje live update

UFC 249 is scheduled to go ahe on May 9 at Florida and Dana White has alrey released full fight card. Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje are going to heline PPV for Interim Lightweight title, while Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo and Dominick Crux will battle it out at co-main event. Here’s full fight card.

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