Knockout of the year? Melquizael Costa shines at UFC Vegas 112 and knocks out his rival with a cinematic kick.

The Brazilian needed only one round to knock out Morgan Charrière with a precise high kick and close out 2025 in style in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Melquizael Costa wins in ufc vegas 112. Photo: Twitter / UFC News

Mequizael Costa closed out the 2025 season in style. Known as the 'Dalmatian of the Ultimate Fighting Championship', the Brazilian shared the octagon with Morgan Charrière on the main card of the event. ufc vegas 112, held this Saturday (13), and needed only one round to define the fight. Still in the first round, Melk connected a beautiful high kick, knocked out the Frenchman and secured his fourth victory of the year.

With the result, Mequizael achieved his sixth victory in the UFC, his third by stoppage. On the other hand, Charrière suffered his third defeat within the organization.

Melquizael Costa pulls a kick out of his hat and knocks out his opponent at UFC Vegas 112.

The fight began with the Brazilian investing in low kicks, a strategy that bothered the Frenchman in the opening seconds. Then, the 'Dalmatian' started to work his movement well, using constant feints. He eventually repeated the same leg kick movement, but this time aiming for his opponent's head, knocking him out instantly.

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UFC Vegas 112 results

MAIN CARD 

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Manel kape derrotou Brandon royval via technical knockout (punches) at 3:18 of round 1

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Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg):  Kevin Vallejos derrotou Giga Chikadze by knockout (spinning punch) at 1:29 of round 2

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cezary Oleksiejczuk defeated Cesar Almeida by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa derrotou Morgan Carriere via knockout at 1:14 of round 1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Kennedy Nzechukwu e Marcus Buchecha tied (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Married weight (up to 72,5 kg): King Green defeated Lance Gibson Jr. by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

PRELIMINARY CARD

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Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda lemos x Gillian robertson (Fight cancelled)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Brito defeated Isaac Thomson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Neil Magny by finishing at 3:14 of round 1

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Steven Asplund defeated Sean Sharaf via technical knockout (punches) at 3:49 of round 2.

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Luana Santos derrotou Melissa Croden by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Guilherme Pat defeated Allen Frye by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jamey-Lyn Horth defeated Tereza Bleda by technical knockout (punches) at 2:05 of round 1.

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