UFC Vegas 121 Highlights! Black Crowned TUF Champ, Illegal Knee Spoils Men’s Finale
Things did not go entirely as planned earlier tonight (Sat., Sept. 26, 2026) at UFC Vegas 121 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, but at the end of the action two new Ultimate Fighter winners were crowned and awarded UFC contracts. Tina Black vs. Melissa Amaya First up was a […]
The UFC Vegas 121 event, held live on Paramount+ at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 26, 2026, did not go entirely as planned. However, two new Ultimate Fighter winners were crowned, securing their UFC contracts.
In the women's strawweight finale, Tina Black emerged victorious over Melissa Amaya. Black, the betting favorite due to her experience and finishing ability, ended Amaya's fight with a series of powerful combinations early in the second round. Amaya managed to land a strong shot to Black's face, momentarily wobbling the champion. But Black quickly regained control, pushing the pace and securing the win with ground-and-pound. Black, now the #TUF34 Champion, showcased her dominance in the Octagon.
In the bantamweight finale, Mehemmedeli Osmanli faced Ilimbek Akylbek. Osmanli, favored due to his striking skills and rising prospects, began the fight with an illegal knee that unintentionally connected with Akylbek, causing him to fall and the referee to stop the bout. After a brief delay, the replay confirmed the illegal nature of the knee, resulting in Akylbek's disqualification win. Osmanli was awarded the victory and a UFC contract based on this controversial decision.
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