Elekana Chokes Out Christian After Referee Misses Taps at UFC Vegas 110

Overview

• Billy Elekana defeated Kevin Christian by technical submission via rear-naked choke at 3:33 of Round 1 on the UFC Vegas 110 prelims at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
• The finish followed a clean counter right that dropped Christian, with Elekana taking the back after ground-and-pound and securing the choke.
• Referee Chris Tognoni was positioned on the opposite side, did not see Christian’s repeated taps, and halted the bout only after Christian went unconscious.
• UFC broadcast commentators noted the tapping in real time, and fans and media widely criticized the late stoppage while urging procedural and safety reviews.
• Elekana improved to 9-2 as a professional and 2-1 in the UFC, while Christian’s promotional debut ended in defeat after entering on a six-fight win streak from Dana White’s Contender Series.