Tina Black Wins TUF Title, Men’s Finale Ends in Disqualification at UFC Vegas 121

At UFC Vegas 121 on September 26, 2026, held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Tina Black defeated Melissa Amaya to become the Ultimate Fighter strawweight champion. Black utilized her striking throughout the contest before securing a second-round TKO victory via ground-and-pound after landing a series of combinations.

In the men's bantamweight finale, Mehemmedeli Osmanli faced Ilimbek Akylbek. The match concluded early in the first round when Osmanli landed an accidental illegal knee on Akylbek. Following a review of the incident, the referee disqualified Osmanli, awarding Akylbek the win and a UFC contract.