Gaethje stops Vick in the first round with one punch knockout
The two opponents talked a fair amount of trash heading into the fight, but when it came to the fight Gaethje delivered, knocking out Vick with a single punch early in the first round:
The main event of UFC Fight Night 135 in Lincoln, Nebraska featured a lightweight bout between top contenders Justin Gaethje and James Vick. The two opponents talked a fair amount of trash heading into the fight, but when it came to the fight Gaethje delivered, knocking out Vick with a single punch early in the first round:
James Vick mocked Justin Gaethje in the buildup to their UFC Lincoln main event on Saturday night, repeatedly calling him The Homer Simpson of MMA.
If that’s the case, it turns out Homer Simpson can crack.
The former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion reminded everyone on Saturday night that he’s still got plenty of miles left on the tires. Gaethje went right to his bread and butter and knocked Vick out with a wicked overhand right to earn a victory in the main event at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The time of the stoppage was 1:27 of the opening round of the lightweight matchup.
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Official Result: Justin Gaethje defeated James Vick by KO (Punches, Round 1, 1:27)
Play-By-Play
Round 1 – Vick fakes a jumping front kick, and Gaethje inches in. Side kick from Vick. Active kicking game. Gaethje goes for the legs. Vick fighting at range. Gaethje misses wide on a right hand. Vick using kicks and jabs to keep distance. Gaethje jumps in and doesn’t do much before Vick escapes. Flurry of body kicks, and Gaethje has to reset. Gaethje jumps in with a one-two, and the two knocks Vick out cold.
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