The latest UFC event at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas featured numerous decisions, but several standout finishes late in the card delivered memorable moments.
Walker and Smith Secure Impressive Victories
Competing at heavyweight for only the second time following a lengthy career at 205 pounds, Johnny Walker secured a third-round technical knockout against the favored Waldo Cortes Acosta. Walker stopped his opponent with a wild finish at 2:27 of the third round.
On the main card, Elijah Smith earned a bonus-winning knockout victory against Davey Grant in just 60 seconds. The fast finish bolstered Smith’s standing with the promotion as he awaits a potential contract renewal.
Full List of Event Finishes
The event in Las Vegas featured a total of seven finishes across the card, ranging from quick knockouts to late-round stoppages.
Johnny Walker defeated Waldo Cortes Acosta via TKO from strikes at 2:27 of the third round. Elijah Smith stopped Davey Grant with punches at 1:00 of the opening round. Nina Milosevic earned a TKO victory over Priscila Cachoeira via strikes at 3:40 of the second round. Thomas Petersen secured a TKO against Gabriel Lorenco with punches at 4:47 of the third round. Austin Bashi forced Carlos Calderon to submit via a rear-naked choke at 1:07 of the first round. Andre Petroski stopped Mantas Kondratavicius with strikes at 4:39 of the second round. Finally, Jose Souza knocked out Jonny Parsons with punches at 4:16 of the first round.
