With another show, Justin Gaethje beats James Vick in the main fight of UFC Lincoln

J. Gaethje (photo) beat J. Vick at UFC Lincoln. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter canalcombate

When Justin gaethje If you're in the Octagon, you're practically guaranteed a show and at UFC Fight Night Lincoln, held this Saturday (25), in the USA, it was no different. In the main fight of the event, the American, as he is known, absorbed all of James Vick's blows and needed just one combination of punches to take his rival to the ground and win by knockout in the first round.

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“This sport is merciless. I took everything he said personally. I take everything personally. And that's what happens. I could fight for 25 minutes. She knew James was ready. But you can say what you want about me, but it's good to come prepared for what lies ahead. I'm ready. Who is next? I came from two defeats, but if I can choose, I will choose Tony Ferguson”, said Gaethje still in the octagon

The UFC Lincoln fight program also brought six Brazilians into action, but the country's athletes left the octagon with a negative balance: two wins and four losses. In the main program, Deiveson Figueiredo defeated John Moraga by knockout. Already on the preliminary card, the Brasiliense Rani Yaya finished Luke sanders. But Warlley alves lost to James Krause; Kalindra Faria was submitted by Joanne calderwood, Markus Maluko was surpassed by Andrew Sanchez in the decision, while Iuri Marajó ended up knocked out by Cory Sandhagen.

The fight

Taller, James Vick started the fight using his wingspan and abusing mid-range kicks. He worked with three waist-line pumps that made Justin gaethje back off. However, the former WSOF champion justified why his nickname is 'Highlight'. He absorbed Vick's blows, walked forward and with a combination of jab and cross, he took his rival to a spectacular knockout in just 1m27s of the fight.

UFC Lincoln Results

Main Card

Lightweight: Justin gaethje defeated James Vick by knockout at 1m27s of R1

Feather weight: Michael Johnson defeated Andre Filina split decision by judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Strawweight: Cortney Casey defeated Angela Hill in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Welterweight Weight: Bryan barberena derrotou Jake ellenberger by technical knockout at 2m26s of R1

Fly weight: Deiveson Figueiredo defeated John Moraga by technical knockout at 3:08 of R2

Average weight: Erik Anders defeated Tim Williams by knockout at 4:42 of R2

Preliminary Card

Welterweight: James Krause defeated Warlley alves by knockout at 2m28s of R2

Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen derrotou Iuri Marajó by technical knockout at 1m01s of R2

Average weight: Andrew Sanchez derrotou Markus Maluko in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight Weight: Mickey gall submitted George Sullivan with a rear naked choke at 1m09s of R1

Fly weight: Joanne calderwood finished Kalindra Faria with an armbar at 4m57s of R1

Lightweight: Drew dober defeated Jon Tuck via unanimous decision

Bantamweight: Rani Yaya finished Luke sanders with a leg lock at 1m31s of R1