Barboza vs Gaethje set for March 30th in Philadelphia
After weeks of speculation, Justin Gaethje confirmed with me today that his next fight is set. The 7th ranked Gaethje (19-2 overall, 2-2 UFC) will…
UFC
Lucky knee fells Gaethje in second UFC fight
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DETROIT – Number 5-ranked Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (18-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) took on No. 4-ranked Eddie Alvarez (29-5…
Lopez comes up short in Norfolk
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Safford native Matthew Lopez took on his toughest fight to date at UFC Fight Night 120 and came…
Safford native Lopez misses weight/UFC fight against Assuncao still on for Saturday
Lopez comes in 2.5 pounds heavy/will be fined By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – Safford native Matthew Lopez will test his MMA skills in…
Gaethje TKO’s Johnson in second round
“Who’s next?” – Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net “Who’s next?” – Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje LAS VEGAS – In perhaps the…
Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje signs with UFC
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DENVER – The already stacked lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just got a little bigger as it has…
Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje leaving WSOF
Is in negotiations to join UFC By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net DENVER – Safford native Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje, 28, will leave the World Series of…
Safford native Lopez wins first fight in UFC
By Jon Johnson jon@gilavalleycentral.net TORONTO – He may have had to travel all the way to Canada to get it, but Safford native Matthew Lopez…
.jpg)