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Gaethje stops Cerrone in 1st, calls for title shot

"The Highlight" keeps adding to his reel.

Justin Gaethje finished Donald Cerrone by TKO at 4 minutes, 18 seconds of the first round Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vancouver.

Gaethje landed a counter right hand that dropped Cerrone, then followed with three uppercuts and another right hand that put him down for good. Gaethje landed two more punches with Cerrone on all fours, and referee Jerin Valel stepped in to call it off.

Afterward, Gaethje said he wants to fight for the UFC lightweight title next against the winner of a potential fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.