UFC Vegas 109 Results: Brutality
UFC Vegas 109 featured several finishes, including Anthony Hernandez’s fourth-round submission win and Christian Leroy Duncan’s first-round TKO of Eryk Anders.
Main Event: Hernandez Submits Dolidze in Statement Win
In the headliner, Anthony Hernandez made a definitive statement in the middleweight division by submitting Roman Dolidze by rear-naked choke at 2:45 of the fourth round. Hernandez showcased relentless pressure, sharp grappling transitions, and a suffocating pace that overwhelmed the Georgian contender.
“I think they know who the next title challenger is,” Hernandez said after the win.
Source: UFC.com
Main Card Opener: Duncan Stops Anders with a Spinning Back Elbow
Christian Leroy Duncan delivered one of the cleanest knockouts of the night, finishing veteran Eryk Anders with a spinning elbow that landed flush in the first round. Duncan’s creativity and timing were on full display, and the finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Duncan’s KO is already being hailed as a contender for Knockout of the Year.
Source: Bloody Elbow
Elijah Smith’s Slam KO Shocks the MMA World
The most talked-about moment of the night came courtesy of Elijah Smith, who slammed Toshiomi Kazama unconscious in the first round. The slam knockout came at 4:10 of the first round and instantly went viral across social media.
“That slam was Rampage-esque,” said former UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in reaction to the finish.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Smith earned a $50,000 bonus and may have punched his ticket to a ranked opponent in his next outing.
Other Notable Results
- Joselyne Edwards def. Priscila Cachoeira via first-round KO
- Uros Medic def. Gilbert Urbina via one-minute KO
- Jean Matsumoto def. Miles Johns via split decision
- Andre Fili def. Christian Rodriguez via split decision
Each of these fighters showcased grit and finishing ability, contributing to a card that featured four first-round finishes.
What’s Next?
With UFC 319 looming and contenders jockeying for position, UFC Vegas 109 served as a reminder that the middleweight division is heating up. Hernandez’s win puts him on a short list for a top-10 opponent, while Duncan and Smith have emerged as must-watch prospects.
Stay tuned for more updates as the UFC continues its summer schedule with UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on August 16 in Chicago.
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