Overview
- The bout was stopped between rounds two and three when Hardwick told his corner his jaw was broken, resulting in an official TKO (retirement) at 5:00 of Round 2.
- Rahiki remained undefeated in his first UFC appearance and said he wants a quick return after the hard-fought win.
- Both fighters traded heavy shots through 10 frantic minutes, with Rahiki pouring on damage as Hardwick repeatedly rallied under pressure.
- The featherweight matchup took place at UFC Vegas 114 on March 14 at the Meta APEX facility in Las Vegas.
- The fight received the UFC’s Fight of the Night bonus, with $100,000 awarded to each, as Hardwick now faces recovery from a confirmed broken jaw and said from the hospital that he is okay.