Overview

• Steven Nguyen dropped Mohammad Yahya six times in the second round, setting a UFC record before referee Jason Herzog halted the bout on doctors’ advice
• A post-fight CT scan showed no facial fractures despite grotesque swelling around Yahya’s left eye
• Former UFC featherweight Jared Gordon warned that severe swelling can hide fractures and urged caution over the clean scan results
• UFC CEO Dana White posted images of Yahya’s injury on social media and pledged that the promotion will cover any necessary medical treatment
• The incident has intensified scrutiny of fighter safety and officiating standards, with calls for stricter stoppage protocols