UFC Fight Night 279 features seven stoppages across 12 fights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
UFC Fight Night 279 took place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on June 17, with all five main card fights ending in stoppages. Among the highlights was Murtazali Magomedov's submission victory over Melsik Baghdasaryan using a twister in the first round. Other notable finishes included Manal Kape's TKO win against Kyoji Horiguchi in Round 3 and Navajo Stirling's TKO of Ion Cutelaba in Round 2. Fans are invited to vote on which finish was their favorite from the event. The promotion showcased a rare finish and further emphasized the excitement of the evening, drawing attention and engagement.
- •UFC Fight Night 279 held on June 17 in Las Vegas
- •Five main card fights ended in stoppages
- •Murtazali Magomedov won by twister submission
- •Manel Kape scored a TKO victory over Kyoji Horiguchi
- •Fans can vote for their favorite finish from the event
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Video, poll: Was Magomedov’s twister UFC Fight Night 279's best finish?
"What was the best finish of the seven at UFC Fight Night 279 in Las Vegas?
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