With Joao Zeferino out with an injury, World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will defend his title against Luiz Firmino.
A few days ago, WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje was in Toronto, Ontario for UFC 206, and announced that he was in need of a new opponent after Joao Zeferino withdrew. He specifically called out Jason High, and it was all on video (via Ariel Helwani).
VIDEO: A breaking news message from @MMAWorldSeries lightweight champ @Justin_Gaethje to @KCBanditMMA. pic.twitter.com/8YRw9R81ud
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 9, 2016
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 9, 2016
Gaethje does have a new opponent, but it won’t be High. World Series of Fighting announced on Tuesday that Gaethje will be taking on Luiz Firmino, in the promotion’s debut event in New York City. Firmino…
Justin Gaethje vs. Luiz Firmino now headlines WSOF: NYC