Harrington to defend title in Sept. 26 bout | Mixed Martial Arts

Enumclaw resident Justin “Ruckus” Harrington will make his first defense of the Super Fight League America lightweight title Sept. 26 when he faces Woo “Why So Serious” Johnson in the main event of SFL 44 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.

Enumclaw resident Justin “Ruckus” Harrington will make his first defense of the Super Fight League America lightweight title Sept. 26 when he faces Woo “Why So Serious” Johnson in the main event of SFL 44 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.

Harrington (7-2) is a two-time CageSport champion and opened his professional career with six consecutive victories with every triumph coming via stoppage. Harrington captured the vacant SFL lightweight crown July 12 with a victory over Harrison Bevens, winning by second-round TKO.

Johnson (5-1), of Spanaway, earned his title shot with an equally impressive victory on the SFL 41 undercard, defeating Chris Aparicio via submission at the 4:40 mark of the third round.

Tickets are available through the EQC box office and all Ticket Master Outlets. Doors open at 6 p.m. with preliminary bouts starting at 7 p.m.