Gaethje's stunning title win over Topuria hailed as one of sport's great underdog stories

Justin Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House is being celebrated as one of the most remarkable stories in recent MMA history. The 37-year-old veteran from a small mining town, entered as a heavy underdog against the unbeaten Topuria, survived a knockdown and significant body damage before stopping his opponent to claim the UFC lightweight title. Gaethje won Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses on what has been described as one of the most high-profile events in UFC history.