On Saturday night, Justin Gaethje made history by becoming the first fighter to defeat Dustin Poirier in the second round of a UFC lightweight bout. The fight was a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top contenders in the division, and Gaethje emerged victorious with a stunning knockout.
The fight began with both fighters trading blows, but Gaethje quickly established himself as the aggressor. He landed several hard shots that put Poirier on the defensive. In the second round, Gaethje landed a devastating right hand that sent Poirier to the canvas. He followed up with several more punches before the referee stopped the fight.
Gaethje’s victory was a major statement to the rest of the lightweight division. He is now firmly established as one of the top contenders for the title and could be in line for a shot at the belt in the near future.
The win also extended Gaethje’s winning streak to four fights, with his last loss coming in 2018. He has now won five of his last six fights and is quickly becoming one of the most feared fighters in the UFC.
Poirier, meanwhile, suffered his first loss since 2018 and will now have to regroup and figure out how to get back into title contention.
Overall, it was an impressive performance by Gaethje and a reminder of why he is one of the top fighters in the UFC. With his victory over Poirier, he has solidified his status as a legitimate title contender and could be in line for a shot at the belt in the near future.
