MMA
Round-by-round: Gaethje stuns Topuria at the White House
Our round-by-round recap of the historic White House main event.
Key points
- Gaethje wins by TKO in round 4
- Topuria's first pro loss
- A new lightweight champion is crowned
On a stage unlike any in the sport's history, Justin Gaethje handed Ilia Topuria his first pro loss and took the UFC lightweight title.
Round-by-round
- Result
Gaethje stops Topuria in round 4 to claim the lightweight title.
- Round 4
A flush Gaethje right hand sends Topuria backward and the referee waves it off.
- Round 2
Topuria buzzes Gaethje with a right, but Gaethje recovers quickly.
- Round 1
A cautious start; Gaethje's leg kicks are landing early.