Jared Gordon achieved a decisive victory at UFC Vegas 106, securing a brutal first-round knockout over Thiago Moises. Having recently been involved in several fights that resulted in close decision losses, Gordon ensured the judges would not be needed this time, delivering a conclusive finish.
Early in the bout, the fighters engaged in ground exchanges, despite Moises being known as a world-class grappler. During this period, Gordon sustained a cut on his forehead. However, the turning point came when the action returned to the feet. Gordon landed a perfectly timed right hand that sent Moises collapsing to the canvas. Gordon immediately followed up with heavy ground strikes, rendering Moises unconscious and prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight at the 3:37 mark of the opening round.
Speaking after his win, Gordon commented on his strategy. He mentioned anticipating a takedown attempt from Moises but trusted his superior boxing skills. He explained that he capitalized on Moises coming forward, which set up the fight-ending shot.
This performance is a significant statement for Gordon, adding a highlight-reel knockout to his record and demonstrating his ability to finish opponents definitively, especially after a string of results that were left to the scorecards.
