Justin Gaethje signs new five-fight deal with World Series of Fighting

World Series of Fighting has signed one of its brightest prospects to a long-term deal, as lightweight title contender Justin Gaethje (10-0) has signed a new five-fight contract.

WSOF President Ray Sefo today confirmed the new deal with MMAjunkie.

Geathje headlines next month’s World Series of Fighting 8 event, where he faces Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante for the promotion’s inaugural 155-pound title.

Gaethje is an undefeated 25-year-old contender who made his professional debut in August 2011 and has quickly earned 10 straight wins to open his career. Nine of those wins been earned through a finish, including eight knockouts and one submission.

Gaethje has fought in three of World Series of Fighting’s six events to date, making his debut at March’s WSOF 3 event and earning a first-round TKO win by way of cut over Cavalcante. He’s since followed up with a brutal TKO by way of leg kicks over Brian Cobb and a dominating knockout win over Dan Lauzon in October.

Gaethje currently trains at Colorado’s Grudge Training Center.

WSOF 8 takes place Jan. 18 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

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(Pictured: Justin Gaethje)
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With all due respect to Spong, this is the guy WSOF needs to build around. Deepest division in the sport and an extremely entertaining style, it won't be tough for Gaethje to be sold as a legitimate top five fighter in the near future.

Agreed love spong to death but he doesn't have a rounded enough game and he isn't focused on just mma.

Gaethje is a bright star and could be one to build around.