The main event of the TUF 25 Finale in Las Vegas featured the UFC debut of former WSOF champion Justin Gaethje taking on top lightweight and former TUF runner-up Michael Johnson.

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Round 2 – Gaethje back to the low kicks. Both men have cleared their heads a bit. Gaethje still fighting from the center. Gaethje staying in his face. Johnson digs to the body Right hand over the top, and Gaethje wobbles badly. He’s hurt. Johnson trying to finish. He moves inside. Gaethje lands a knee and fights off the cage. Johnson seems the fresher man right now. He digs to the body. They trade punches inside. This is crazy. Already an instant classic. Johnson staring to work the legs now. Gaethje somehow seems to have recovered, but he is visibly tired. Still, he’s covering better, and he lands a big uppercut. Johnson now wobbled. Gaethje with a huge uppercut. Another Johnson’s face busted open. He covers against the fence. Gaethje trying to pick the finishing blow. Leg kicks. Punches. Johnson falls to the floor, and Gaethje just back away. Knee inside. Straight right. Low kick. Johnson shoots, but Gaethje sprawls. These men are exhausted. Back to the feet. Leaping knee form Gaethje . Johnson covering agains the cage. Gaethje hunting the finish. Relentless onslaught, and Johnson crashes to the floor. This fight is over.

source: mmajunkie.com

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Official Result: Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson by TKO (Strikes, Round 2, 4:48)

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