All but one of the card\u2019s seven prelim fights ended inside the distance<\/a>, and that trend of violence continued with the start of the UFC Vegas 122 main card. <\/p>\n Lackluster UFC Vegas 122 Card Produces Knockout-Heavy Night<\/p>\n After Ernesta Kareckaite and Melissa Gatto fought to a draw in the night\u2019s opening bout, fans were treated to one submission and four knockouts during the remainder of the preliminary card. <\/p>\n The gloves come off for Gerald Meerschaert \ud83e\udef3<\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas122<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/bWbRiJVNWa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n That streak of finishes continued with the main card, which saw Otari Tanzilovi score a nasty knockout against Malcolm Wellmaker to secure his first UFC win and open the main card action. <\/p>\n HEAD KICK HEARD AROUND THE META APEX \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n Otari Tanzilovi leaves the Octagon with a fantastic RD2 knockout!<\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas122<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/SlSz2slH9Z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Things moved to the featherweight division next, where longtime UFC veteran Andre Fili entered the cage looking to snap a two-fight skid when he took on Kai Kamaka III.<\/p>\n Andre Fili Sleeps Kai Kamaka III for Brutal “Knockout of the Year” Contender<\/p>\n A member of the UFC roster since 2013, Fili had alternated wins and losses through eight fights dating back to 2022 before being knocked out by Vinicius Oliveira in a \u201cFight of the Night\u201d winning scrap in June. <\/p>\n Andre Fili during UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n That result came after Fili also dropped a split decision to Jose Delgado in March, and despite Featherweights up now \ud83d\ude0e@TouchyFili<\/a> vs @KaiBoiKamaka<\/a><\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas122<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/zQHIpUnc6u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Following a competitive first round that saw both men find success on the feet, Fili connected with a picture-perfect head kick just 22 seconds into the second round and sent Kamaka toppling to the canvas. <\/p>\n AS GOOD AS IT GETS \ud83d\udd25@TouchyFili<\/a> lights up the Meta APEX with an insane knockout in RD2!<\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas122<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/BIyQ8l1m3y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 36-year-old initially sprinted in to follow his opponent to the mat, but it became clear even before Kamaka hit the canvas that the fight was over and Fili thankfully refrained from jumping in to land any follow-up punches.<\/p>\n HOLY S**T \ud83e\udd2f@TouchyFili<\/a> head kicks his way into the win column! <\/p>\n [ #UFCVegas122<\/a> | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus<\/a> ] pic.twitter.com\/JFqGKO3O6w<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) October 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The highlight-reel finish was arguably the most violent win of Fili\u2019s career, and it also marked his first victory by knockout since he stopped Lucas Almeida in the opening round in late 2023. <\/p>\n Andre Fili (red gloves) fights Lucas Almeida (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n Kamaka rejoined the UFC earlier this year and defeated Dakota Hope via split decision, but \u201cDa Fighting Hawaiian\u201d now finds himself on a two-fight skid after he was also knocked out by Luke Riley at UFC 329<\/a>. <\/p>\n![\"Andre](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m4m87m9djtea4652zj.jpg\" "\\"Andre")
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that two-fight skid \u201cTouchy\u201d was lined as a small favorite heading into UFC Vegas 122. <\/p>\n![\"Andre](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01m4m89rvfen1vngqa11.jpg\" "\\"Andre")
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