UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is going for undisputed gold Saturday night when he takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the unified UFC lightweight title at UFC 254.
The former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion made an instant impact on his arrival in the UFC as he quickly established himself as one of the most exciting fighters in the world. Now the 31-year-old stands on the verge of greatness as he prepares to face undefeated lightweight champion Nurmagomedov in the main event on “UFC Fight Island.”
Ahead of fight night in Abu Dhabi, let’s look back at five key fights that have helped define Gaethje’s career to date.