Justin Gaethje is the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion after stopping previously unbeaten Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250.
Gaethje closed the show after Round 4 when Topuria’s corner halted the bout before the start of Round 5, leaving him on his stool. The decision came after a punishing stretch in which Gaethje turned the momentum and poured on damage.
Topuria had early success and badly hurt Gaethje with a body shot earlier in the fight, but the tide shifted in Round 3 as Gaethje surged back and inflicted significant punishment. A ringside doctor even attempted to stop the fight before it continued into Round 4.
The dramatic finish and its aftermath were captured in the Fox Nation documentary titled "UFC Fight House: The Biggest Fight in History", which features reactions from UFC CEO Dana White and US president Donald Trump to the main event’s final moments.
