The UFC’s debut event in Lincoln, Neb., appears to have a headliner – as unlikely as it seemed just a day earlier. Lightweight contenders Justin Gaethje (18-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) and Al Iaquinta (13-4-1 MMA, 8-3 UFC) will fight at UFC Fight Night 135 in August, according to ESPN.com’s Brett Okamoto (via Twitter ): Justin Gaethje vs. Al Iaquinta will headline the UFC Fight Night event scheduled on Aug. 25 in Lincoln, Nebraska. UFC had this one targeted for weeks, and it’s been agreed to I’m told. — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 7, 2018 UFC officials haven’t made a formal announcement, and as of this morning, the fighters hadn’t publicly acknowledged the fight has been agreed to
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Report: Justin Gaethje vs. Al Iaquinta headlines UFC Fight Night 135 in Nebraska – MMA Junkie