Unless you're a diehard fan of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, the city of Lincoln likely doesn't electrify you. This past Saturday night, however, Justin Gaethje got back in the winner's circle with a devastating first-round knockout, proving once again why "The Highlight" is one of the most fitting nicknames in MMA, reaffirming himself as arguably the most thrilling fighter in the entire sport.
In the headliner of UFC Fight Night 135 inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena, the former World Series of Fighting champion needed only 87 seconds to blow away James Vick with a crushing overhand right, quickly quelling many fears that his all-action style was already taking a serious toll on his health and competitiveness.