Justin gaethje He has a Rocky-esque night, knocks out Topuria and wins the lightweight belt at UFC White House
Justin gaethje He had a night worthy of Rocky Balboa in UFC White House, held this Sunday (14). The American faced Ilia Topuria In the main event of the card that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, and even as a five-to-one underdog, he knocked out the Spaniard in a fight worthy of a movie script.
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With the triumph, Justin gaethje He became the new lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), in what he himself described as the last of his three attempts to win the belt. Topuria, in turn, in addition to losing the title, also saw his undefeated streak come to an end.
Topuria starts better, but Gaethje grows stronger and turns the fight around.
Topuria started the fight with a high guard, pressing Gaethje against the cage. The Spaniard connected with a combination of crosses and straight punches that staggered the American. Gaethje responded with a takedown attempt followed by an uppercut that opened a cut on the then-champion's forehead.
The taller American began to use his jab effectively to delay Topuria's approach. In the final stretch of the first round, the Spaniard focused on body shots to wear down his opponent's resistance, who then engaged in a more direct exchange of blows in the clinch.
In the second round, Topuria returned even more aggressively, advancing with feints and pressuring Gaethje. The Spaniard punished his opponent's body until he managed to take him to the ground. On the ground, he quickly got to mount and attempted an armbar, but failed to secure the submission.
In the third round, Topuria was already showing signs of fatigue. Gaethje took advantage of the moment and began to dominate with precise jabs. In a jab-straight combination, the American took the Spaniard to the ground. Even injured, Topuria managed to get up and continued to seek the fight, but was hit again by a straight punch that left him shaken, resorting to the clinch to survive until the end of the round.
Between the third and fourth rounds, the doctor assessed Topuria's condition, who, despite the injuries, chose to continue the fight.
In the fourth round, the Spaniard maintained his aggressive stance, going forward with combinations. Gaethje, on the other hand, responded with hard punches that continued to find their mark. In the final minute, Topuria surprised everyone by securing a takedown, but was unsuccessful in controlling the American on the ground.
After the round ended, visibly exhausted, Topuria returned to his corner. Given the fighter's condition, his team opted to stop the fight, declaring Topuria the winner. Justin gaethje and winning the belt.
UFC White House Results
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Ilia Topuria By knockout (corner stoppage) end of round 4 – Championship fight
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Cyryl Gane derrotou Alex Poatán By knockout (left cross) at 1:17 of round 2 – Interim title fight
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley derrotou Aiemann Zahabi by knockout (right straight) at 4:01 of round 2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit derrotou Derrick Lewis by knockout (punches) at 4m08s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Michael chandler by knockout (punches) at 4m29s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BoNickal derrotou Kyle Daukaus by knockout (elbows) at 4:34 of round 1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes derrotou Steve Garcia by knockout (punches) at 2m42s of R2
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