Gallery Justin Gaethje def. Tony Ferguson at UFC 249: Best photos view 34 images Justin Gaethje ’s maturation from a wild brawler best known for “Fight of the Night” bonuses to a well-rounded, world-championship quality competitor is complete. Gaethje (22-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) quite simply put on an incredible performance against Tony Ferguson on Saturday night in the main event of a memorable UFC 249. After pouring it on well into the fifth round in Jacksonville, Fla., the bout was waved off at the 3:39 mark of the final frame for a TKO. Gaethje won the UFC interim lightweight championship with the victory, but removed the belt just as soon as it UFC president Dana White put it around his waist, proclaiming he wants the real one, currently held by Khabib Nurmagomedov. “Hard work man, hard work since I was 4 years old,” Gaethje said during his post-fight interview.
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