Rahiki Wins UFC Fight Night 269 After Hardwick Suffers Broken Jaw

Marwan Rahiki awarded TKO victory after two-round battle at Meta APEX in Las Vegas

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:49am

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In a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 269, Marwan Rahiki defeated Harry Hardwick via TKO after Hardwick told his corner that his jaw was broken and he was unable to continue following the second round.

Why it matters

This fight was Rahiki's UFC debut, and while he was able to secure the victory, he expressed disappointment that he couldn't finish the fight in a more spectacular fashion. Injuries are always a concern in the high-intensity world of MMA, and this bout highlights the risks fighters take to compete at the highest level.

The details

Over the first two rounds, Rahiki unloaded a barrage of heavy strikes on Hardwick, who also landed some blows of his own. However, after the second round, Hardwick informed his corner that his jaw was broken, forcing the fight to be waved off and Rahiki to be awarded the TKO victory.

  • The fight took place on March 14, 2026 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Marwan Rahiki

An undefeated fighter making his UFC debut, Rahiki secured the TKO victory over Hardwick.

Harry Hardwick

A UFC veteran, Hardwick was unable to continue the fight after informing his corner that his jaw was broken following the second round.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to get my win in the cleanest way. But broken jaw, got it done. But I really wanted a big knockout.”

— Marwan Rahiki

What’s next

Rahiki's next fight will likely be booked as he looks to build momentum in the UFC featherweight division following his successful debut.

The takeaway

This bout showcases the risks and unpredictability of MMA, where a fighter's night can end abruptly due to an unexpected injury. Rahiki was able to secure the victory, but expressed disappointment that he couldn't finish the fight in a more dominant fashion.