Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to end a career-long wait to claim undisputed lightweight gold, ensuring an American got his arm raised in the main event of the UFC’s extraordinary fight card at the White House.
Heavy underdog Gaethje, 37, put on a bludgeoning performance against the undefeated Topuria in front of US president Donald Trump, battering the Georgian-Spaniard to unprecedented extent before his corner threw in the towel after the fourth round - five minutes after referee Marc Goddard appeared to overrule the doctor’s desire to stop the fight over concerns of Topuria’s vision.