UFC Vegas 106 delivered an absolute banger of a card, packed with action, surprises, and—most importantly—seven insane finishes that had fans on the edge of their seats. Whether it was brutal knockouts, slick submissions, or dominant stoppages, this event reminded everyone why Saturday night fights are must-see TV.
Let’s break down ALL 7 finishes from UFC Vegas 106 that had the MMA world buzzing!
1. Main Event Madness: Khalil Rountree Jr. KO’s Anthony Smith
In the light heavyweight main event, Khalil Rountree Jr. made a massive statement by finishing veteran contender Anthony Smith in the second round with a vicious left hook followed by relentless ground-and-pound. Rountree’s power was on full display, and he likely just punched his ticket into the Top 10. Smith, tough as nails, tried to recover, but the referee had seen enough. Brutal, clean, and decisive.
2. Rodolfo Bellato Submits Ihor Potieria
Brazilian prospect Rodolfo Bellato showcased his evolving game by submitting Ihor Potieria in Round 1 with a slick rear-naked choke. After a quick takedown, Bellato transitioned smoothly to the back and locked in the choke. Potieria had no answer, tapping just seconds before going out cold. Clinical grappling on display.
3. Chepe Mariscal Destroys Morgan Charrière
Chepe “Machine Gun” Mariscal came out blazing against France’s Morgan Charrière, ending things with a devastating TKO in Round 2. A perfectly timed elbow started the sequence, and once Charrière hit the mat, Mariscal unloaded a flurry of punches that forced the stoppage. Pure violence.
4. Jamey-Lyn Horth Snaps Veronica Hardy’s Momentum
In the women’s flyweight division, Jamey-Lyn Horth spoiled Veronica Hardy’s momentum with a stunning second-round submission. After eating a few early shots, Horth got the fight to the mat and locked in a triangle-armbar—a rare and technical finish that had fans and analysts applauding. A huge win for Horth as she climbs the ranks.
5. Gabriel BenÃtez Delivers KO of the Night
Veteran lightweight Gabriel BenÃtez delivered one of the most vicious knockouts of the night, flattening Maheshate in just over a minute with a perfectly placed left hook that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas. No follow-up needed—one-punch, walk-off style. Absolute chaos.
6. Andre Lima Shocks with Spinning Back Elbow
In a wild bantamweight clash, Andre Lima pulled off a highlight-reel finish with a spinning back elbow that connected flush on John Castañeda, ending the fight in dramatic fashion. The crowd erupted as Lima celebrated a possible Performance of the Night bonus. A viral KO that will be replayed for weeks.
7. Melissa Gatto Returns with a Vengeance
After a long layoff, Melissa Gatto made a triumphant return to the Octagon by stopping Tamires Vidal via ground-and-pound TKO in Round 3. Gatto’s pace and pressure wore Vidal down, and once the fight hit the mat, she rained down unanswered strikes until the referee waved it off. A statement win.
UFC Vegas 106 delivered fireworks from start to finish. Seven incredible finishes, breakout performances, and highlight-reel moments set the tone for what’s shaping up to be a wild summer of fights. If you missed it, go back and watch the carnage—because UFC Vegas 106 was pure violence in the best way possible.
