Fighters react to Justin Gaethje knocking out James Vick at UFC Lincoln

Justin Gaethje (19-2 MMA) scored a sensational first-round knockout victory over James Vick in the headliner of tonight’s UFC event in Lincoln, Nebraska.

“The Highlight” was able to sleep “The Texecutioner” after catching him with a monster right hand against the cage.

Check out the nasty finish from Justin Gaethje below:

'The Highlight' is BACK! pic.twitter.com/ZwerZxfOHK

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) August 26, 2018

Following his statement victory, Justin Gaethje proceeded to callout former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson in his post-fight interview.

“El Cucuy” is slated to face former 155-pound champion Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 229 in Las Vegas on October 6.

Check out how fellow fighters reacted to Justin Gaethje’s thrilling knockout of James Vick at UFC Lincoln:

Whoaaaaaaaaas!!! #UFCLinclon

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 26, 2018

https://twitter.com/violentbobross/status/1033580857162752000

https://twitter.com/MeganA_mma/status/1033579228258820096

https://twitter.com/DavidcBranchMMA/status/1033581936994865152

@Justin_Gaethje slept him. Dude is a gangster.

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 26, 2018

https://twitter.com/CubSwanson/status/1033578958690824192

https://twitter.com/markhunt1974/status/1033584185103933440

Fucking merked! There’s levels to this shit @Justin_Gaethje

— Brandon Girtz (@brandongirtzmma) August 26, 2018

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