UFC Vegas 122 Full Results

The Biggest Winners

1. Brendan Allen

Brendan Allen continuously proves why he is the ultimate dark horse of the 185-pound division. Going into the final frame, Allen actually trailed 38-37 on all three judges’ scorecards after facing adversity on the feet and navigating a crucial point deduction issued to Duncan for an eye poke in Round 2. Instead of settling for a decision loss, Allen dragged “CLD” into deep waters, executed a textbook takedown, and locked in a brutal rear-naked choke to force a tap at 2:46 of the final round. The win securely protects his top-5 ranking and sets up a logical callout of former champion Dricus du Plessis.

2. Andre Fili

“Touchy” Fili provided the single most violent highlight of the entire evening. Just 22 seconds into the second round, Fili uncorked a picture-perfect right head kick that instantly folded the durable Kai Kamaka III. The devastating finish instantly puts Fili into the “Knockout of the Year” conversation and secures a healthy $100,000 performance bonus.

3. Alice Pereira

The youngest athlete currently on the UFC roster continues to look like a future superstar. Pereira utterly dominated Darya Zheleznyakova on the canvas during the opening five minutes, unloading a vicious ground-and-pound assault. The damage was so severe that it opened a massive gash on Zheleznyakova’s head, forcing the Russian fighter to retire on her stool before the second round could even begin.

The Biggest Losers

1. Christian Leroy Duncan

Duncan fought incredibly well in his first promotional headliner, showcasing sharp striking exchanges and heavy output. Unfortunately, a pivotal second-round eye poke cost him a point, and his grappling defense completely evaporated in the final round. To make matters worse, tapping out with under three minutes left in a fight he was actively winning on the scorecards is a devastating pill to swallow.

2. Gerald Meerschaert

The UFC’s all-time middleweight submission leader hit a definitive wall at UFC Vegas 122. Meerschaert was systematically broken down by Julius Walker, who utilized heavy ground-and-pound to secure a second-round TKO stop. Following the structural damage and the stoppage defeat, Meerschaert formally announced his retirement from MMA inside the Octagon, ending a legendary and gritty veteran career.

3. Malcolm Wellmaker

Wellmaker entered the night with plenty of hype as a rising prospect, but ran directly into an absolute buzzsaw in Otari Tanzilovi. Tanzilovi completely dismantled the hype train by landing a brutal head kick and punch combination in the second round, leaving Wellmaker stymied on the canvas and searching for answers.