A Justin Gaethje fight is guaranteed violence, and his first-round knockout victory over Edson Barboza delivered the goods. The Highlight closed out UFC on ESPN 2 with a memorable knockout for the fans in the Wells Fargo center in Philadelphia.
The bout started—as many expected—with both fighters exchanging brutal leg kicks and exchanging in the clinch and stand-up game. However, Barboza's escape path took him right into the looping right hand of Gaethje to bring the fight to a close early.
UFCWE TOLD YOU THIS FIGHT WOULDN'T DISAPPOINT! @Justin_Gaethje puts Barboza away in round 1!