Gaethje Becomes Undisputed UFC Champion at 37 on Third Title Attempt

Justin Gaethje claimed undisputed UFC lightweight gold at age 37 in his third attempt at the title. Three moments shaped the contest: a first-round uppercut that damaged Topuria's eye, Gaethje's knockdown in the third round that injured Topuria's second eye, and sustained body work from Topuria in the second that ultimately did not prove decisive. The accumulated eye damage prevented Topuria from answering for the fifth round, handing Gaethje the stoppage win.