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'Ultra-Violent' Fight Of The Night Ends In Bloody Mess As Trump Watches
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Is he not entertained? President Donald Trump and thousands of others at the White House UFC event got the bloodiest fight for last. (Watch the clips and photos below.) American Justin Gaethje became the undisputed UFC lightweight champion when Ilia Topuria’s corner stopped the “ultra-violent” main event at the end of the fourth round, ESPN reported. Or as the White House press pool put it, “Topuria’s face was beaten to such a bloody pulp that he was declared incapable of continuing.” MMA Mania’s headline for the UFC Freedom 250 bout was even more lurid: “Justin Gaethje mutilates Ilia Topuria’s blood-soaked face.” JUSTIN GAETHJE JUST DROPPED ILIA TOPURIA IN ROUND 3 🤯[ #UFCWhiteHouse | LIVE ON @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/LWeh5BdzG0 💢 ESTE COMBATE PASARÁ A LA HISTORIA 💢🏆 NUEVO CAMPEÓN 🏆Después de un brutal combate, 🇺🇸 @Justin_Gaethje se lleva la mejor victoria de su vida en la Casa Blanca #UFCWhiteHouse | Estamos en vivo por @PPlusDeportes | Presentado por @cryptocom @RamTrucks pic.twitter.com/WBuOtG0C8v THE ULTIMATE CAREER HIGHLIGHT 🤯@Justin_Gaethje JUST DID THE UNTHINKABLE AT #UFCWhiteHouse!! pic.twitter.com/EQYfuiwffh The designated “fight of the night” award earned Gaethje and Topuria an extra $400,000 apiece, plus an additional $425,000 to Gaethje for “performance of the night.” Gaethje got a congratulatory handshake from Trump for his upset victory. A “busted up” Topuria was taken to the hospital, UFC boss Dana White said, speculating that he had a broken orbital bone The two went toe to toe early. THESE TWO ARE TRADING EARLY!!! [ #UFCWhiteHouse | LIVE ON @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/7sHUam8DhH Topuria, a Spanish-Georgian, even had the momentum at one point. ILIA TOPURIA IS GOING TO WORK AGAINST GAETHJE'S BODY!!! [ #UFCWhiteHouse | LIVE ON @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/7Y30zZz8oD But it didn’t last. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.