Justin Gaethje has turned himself into must-see-TV when he steps inside the Octagon.
The former World Series of Fighting champion scored his second consecutive main event, first round victory Saturday night, finishing Edson Barboza at UFC on ESPN 2 from Philadelphia.
Gaethje became an All-American wrestler for the University of Northern Colorado before embarking on his MMA career, and the current coaching staff and school showered him with appreciation via social media after his win.
“Justin Gaethje out there striking with Bear paws,” current UNC head coach Troy Nickerson wrote. “Heaviest hands in MMA.”
@Justin_Gaethje out there striking with Bear paws. Heaviest hands in mma. #BearDown @UNCBearsWrestle
— Troy Nickerson (@troy_nickerson) March 31, 2019
Gaethje is now 20-2 overall and 3-2 with the UFC, earning wins over Barboza, James Vick and Michael Johnson.
Former UNC Wrestling All-American @Justin_Gaethje wins by knockout in the UFC main event on ESPN! #BearDown #UFCPhiladelphia https://t.co/O1oFTfZFIJ
— UNC Bears Wrestling (@UNCBearsWrestle) March 31, 2019
