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Johnson says he’s ‘scared’ Gaethje won’t bring the fight to him — VIDEO

By Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal
July 5, 2017 - 6:03 pm
 
Michael Johnson talks about facing Justin Gaethje in the main event of the TUF 25 Finale on July 7. Though Gaethje is undefeated and has talked up a war, Johnson thinks he'll fall flat on fight night. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UFC lightweight Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje will headline The Ultimate Fighter season 25 Finale at the T-Mobile Arena on July 7.

Despite Gaethje talking up a big war, Johnson suspects the undefeated fighter won’t be able to put his money where his mouth is once the cage door closes.

Check out the video above.

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