Report | Bout between Justin Gaethje and Alex Hernandez in the works

[Drake]

It’s hard to find a matchup in the lightweight division that won’t be exciting. When it comes to many of the fighters, we’re just guaranteed fireworks.

That statement couldn’t read any truer when it comes to speaking about the former World Series of Fighting champion Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje (19-2).

Having earned performance bonuses in all four of his career UFC bouts to this point, three of which being fights of the night and fight of the year contenders/winners, it looks like Gaethje is ready to get back in there and go for his fifth.

Continued: Report | Bout between Justin Gaethje and Alex Hernandez in the works | BJPenn.com

 

[Limpy]

I like Hernandez but this is too soon for him I think.

 

[sparkuri]

Who the hell is Alex Hernandez?
What happened to Paul Felder?

 

[Limpy]

Who the hell is Alex Hernandez?
What happened to Paul Felder?

He’s the kid that bingoed Dariush as a late replacement.

 

[Drake]

I like Hernandez but this is too soon for him I think.

I felt that way about the OAM fight as well and despite him surprising me in that one, I agree. Justin is a different beast.

 

[Pitbull9]

Wait how did Justin get knocked down the latter fighting a no name?

 

[Andrewsimar Palhardass]

Alex Hernandez is legit. This can be a really fun fight. Y'all should know who this kid is. Beat Dariush on short notice and returned to beat OAM.

 

[La Paix]

Wait how did Justin get knocked down the latter fighting a no name?

I'm assuming it's a "gimme" fight to keep him active and wait for the top guys settle things .