UFC Looking To Book Justin Gaethje vs. Anthony Pettis In 2019

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto and MMA Fighting both report that the UFC is looking to book a lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Anthony Pettis for early next year. Gaethje is coming off of a win over James Vick via first-round KO at UFC Fight Night 135, while Pettis suffered a loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229.

Per multiple sources, UFC looking to book Justin Gaethje vs. Anthony Pettis. It's not done and there's no date just yet, but that's the matchup currently in the works. Would be early next year.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 13, 2018