Justin Gaethje Battles Michael Johnson In UFC Debut

Former WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has his awaited UFC debut set.

The ultra-exciting “Highlight” will face No. 6-ranked lightweight Michael “The Menace” Johnson at July 7’s TUF 25: Redemption Finale.

Gaethje will come into the bout with a decent amount of fanfare after he defended the WSOF belt five times with five T/KO finishes. He also defeated longtime UFC mainstay Melvin Guillard by split decision in that span.

He’ll have no easy welcoming bout in Johnson, who needs a big win to get back on track following a submission loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 205, his second defeat in three bouts after he knocked out Dustin Poirier following a dominant decision loss to Nate Diaz in late 2015.

Win or lose, Johnson always throws major power with both hands, something which Gaethje is obviously well-known and respected for.

During the press conference, Johnson taunted Gaethje by telling him he was no longer in the “C-league,” to which “The Highlight” responded he would drag Johnson into deep waters he’d be unable to survive.

We’re going to find out on July 7 in Las Vegas.