Justin Gaethje won the UFC interim lightweight title by snapping one of the promotion’s most impressive winning streaks with a memorable performance at UFC 249. Gaethje faced Tony Ferguson in the main event in Jacksonville, where he looked to continue his impressive run and get a shot at the undisputed lightweight title. In a competitive opening round, both men loaded up with their strikes as Gaethje chopped away at Ferguson’s lead leg with punishing kicks, while Ferguson mixed up his attack by switching stances. As the round progressed, Gaethje seemed to grow in confidence as he started to find a home for his left hook
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