LAS VEGAS – WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is heading to the UFC, according to his now-former employers. With the WSOF currently rebranding as the Professional Fighters League and focused on recruiting new talent for a new look in 2018, the organization elected to allow Gaethje (17-0), currently ranked No. 8 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA lightweight rankings , an opportunity to depart for the world’s biggest MMA promotion, a Professional Fighters League official told MMAjunkie. A UFC official said Gaethje was not under contract just yet but confirmed negotiations are ongoing
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