Elves Brener halts Josiah Harrell with a first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 121

Elves Brener stopped Josiah Harrell by first-round TKO in their lightweight prelim at UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas on Sept. 26. A final right hand sent Harrell face-first to the canvas before a few follow-up shots landed.

Harrell entered as a slight betting favorite and attempted takedowns early, keeping Brener on the back foot for much of the round. Brener was fighting for the first time in more than a year; he switched stances and used his lead jab to set up his power right.