Overview
- Official result: Rahiki defeated Hardwick by TKO (corner stoppage – broken jaw) at 5:00 of round two at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- Hardwick informed his coaches between rounds that his jaw was broken, prompting a medical halt before the third round could start.
- Rahiki, a 23-year-old Contender Series alum, remained undefeated with a successful first outing in the UFC featherweight division.
- Both fighters earned the UFC’s Fight of the Night bonus, awarding $100,000 to each despite the bout ending on a stoppage.
- Hardwick was transported by ambulance for treatment and later posted a video update from hospital reassuring fans that he was okay.