Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje
The Story
UFC Lightweight Championship — Charles Oliveira's first title defense against the man who's wanted a title shot for two years, Justin Gaethje. Oliveira survived a knockdown and submitted Gaethje in round 1.
The Stakes
- •UFC Lightweight Championship
- •Oliveira's first title defense (technically second; defended vs Poirier UFC 269)
- •Gaethje's second UFC title shot (first since Khabib)
- •Oliveira missed weight, stripped of belt at weigh-ins