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Shanelle Dyer Stops Elise Reed with Third‑Round TKO

Her second straight UFC finish signals a rise in the strawweight ranks, with takedown defense as the clear next test.

Overview

  • Shanelle Dyer defeated Elise Reed by TKO at 1:42 of round three at UFC Sacramento on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
  • Dyer controlled the fight with heavy kicks and combinations that progressively broke down Reed’s lead leg and head, forcing a standing stoppage.
  • Reed entered the third round with visible cuts and bleeding, and her corner reportedly debated stopping the fight between rounds before the referee ended it.
  • The finish included a sustained flurry — reported in some accounts as a 25‑punch combination — and moves Dyer to 2-0 in the UFC and 8-1 overall.
  • Dyer used the post-fight interview to push a knockout-first message about women’s title fights, and media coverage says matchmakers will likely test her takedown defense as she rises in the division.