UFC Lincoln: Gaethje Drops Vick
Justin Gaethje continued to bring on highlight reel performances in his fourth UFC bout, earning his second UFC win by knocking out James Vick in the main event of UFC Lincoln.
Vick opened the round by using his kicks and working the distance well, avoiding any of Gaethje’s powerful punches initially. However, less than 90 seconds in, Gaethje followed up a left with a strong bomb of a right hand, causing the 6’3″ lightweight to collapse to the mat and giving Gaethje a knockout win.
Elsewhere on the main card, Michael Johnson scored a split decision victory over Andre Fili in the co-main event. After suffering a loss to Bryan Barberena, Nebraska native and UFC welterweight veteran Jake Ellenberger announced his retirement. Deiveson Figueiredo scored a big victory in a flyweight matchup, while Eryk Anders provided a highlight, last-second knockout win via head kick.
On the preliminary card, Cory Sandhagen scored a win over Iuri Alcantra in comeback fashion, which included a first round that may be considered for Round of the Year awards. And Mickey Gall had a successful return to the Octagon, getting a submission win over George Sullivan in 69 seconds.
What a CRAZY 30 seconds between @Cors_Life and @IuriMarajo! #UFCLincoln pic.twitter.com/G7ms6Hgm04
— UFC (@ufc) August 26, 2018
69 seconds! @MickeyGall gets it done by RNC in round 1! #UFCLincoln pic.twitter.com/da6ytU7BsW
— UFC (@ufc) August 26, 2018
UFC Lincoln Main Card Results:
Lightweight: Justin Gaethje def. James Vick via KO (Rd. 1, 1:27)
Featherweight: Michael Johnson def. Andre Fili via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Women’s Strawweight: Cortney Casey def. Angela Hill via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight: Bryan Barberena def. Jake Ellenberger via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:26)
Flyweight: Deiveson Figueiredo def. John Moraga via TKO (Rd. 2, 3:08)
Middleweight: Eryk Anders def. Tim Williams via KO (Rd. 3, 4:42)
UFC Lincoln Preliminary Card Results:
Welterweight: James Krause def. Warlley Alves via KO (Rd. 2, 2:28)
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen def. Iuri Alcantra via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:01)
Middleweight: Andrew Sanchez def. Markus Perez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight: Mickey Gall def. George Sullivan via submission (rear-naked choke) (Rd. 1, 1:09)
UFC Lincoln Early Prelim Card Results:
Women’s Flyweight: Joanne Calderwood def. Kalindra Faria via submission (armbar) (Rd. 1, 4:57)
Lightweight: Drew Dober def. Jon Tuck via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Bantamweight: Rani Yahya def. Luke Sanders via submission (heel hook (Rd. 1, 1:31)