Sometimes Justin Gaethje crushes opponents under a sea of attrition. Sometimes he sinks them in an immediate tidal wave.
At UFC Fight Night 135 in Lincoln, Nebraska, The Highlight melted James Vick with an incredible overhand right to end the fight in the first round.
The taller Vick found early success in his jabs and body kicks as he looked to keep Gaethje at bay. However, that success was short-lived. The former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion always brings the fight to his opponents, and he didn't make an exception against Vick.
MMA analyst Patrick Wyman reminded fans that Gaethje can still be a knockout artist after two consecutive losses:
Patrick WymanJustin Gaethje is still Justin Gaethje until proven otherwise.