UFC Fighter Shares Update on Injury that Ended 'Fight of the Night' at UFC Vegas 114

Harry Hardwick seems to be in good spirits after suffering a broken jaw in his recent bout with Marwan Rahiki.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:33pm

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UFC featherweight Harry Hardwick provided an update to fans after suffering a broken jaw that ended his 'Fight of the Night' bout with Marwan Rahiki at UFC Vegas 114. Despite the injury, Hardwick remained positive, saying he can still enjoy foods like soup, smoothies, and milkshakes. Hardwick was making his second UFC appearance after a successful run with Cage Warriors, where he won the featherweight title.

Why it matters

Hardwick's injury highlights the risks and challenges fighters face in the UFC, where even a highly anticipated debut can end in disappointment due to an unexpected injury. The 'Fight of the Night' recognition, however, shows Hardwick's potential as an exciting prospect in the featherweight division.

The details

Hardwick and Rahiki were engaged in a back-and-forth battle at UFC Vegas 114 when Hardwick's corner called off the fight between the second and third rounds due to the broken jaw their fighter had suffered. Hardwick later took to social media to share an update, saying he's in good spirits and can still enjoy foods like soup, smoothies, and milkshakes despite the injury.

  • The fight took place at UFC Vegas 114 on March 11, 2026.
  • Hardwick's corner stopped the fight between the second and third rounds.

The players

Harry Hardwick

A UFC featherweight fighter who was making his second appearance in the promotion after a successful run with Cage Warriors, where he won the featherweight title.

Marwan Rahiki

Hardwick's opponent at UFC Vegas 114, who was making his UFC debut and extended his undefeated record to 8-0 with the win.

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What they’re saying

“Everybody, I'm okay. My jaw is obviously f***ed. That's all right. I like soup, I like smoothies, and I like milkshakes, and I like energy drinks. So all these things, I can still have. Life's good. I cannot complain about my position. I have an amazing, beautiful girlfriend. Good health, good family, good support network. No one needs to cry for me., I'm okay. I'm obviously gutted, but that's the sport I'm in. I wanted to win, but it is what it is. Hat's off to Marwan. He threw the shot that broke my jaw, he did it on purpose. It's not luck, it is what it is.”

— Harry Hardwick (Instagram)

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing end to his fight, Hardwick's positive attitude and focus on the positives in his life show the resilience and determination required to succeed in the high-stakes world of professional MMA. His injury serves as a reminder of the physical toll fighters endure, but Hardwick's response suggests he has the mental fortitude to bounce back stronger.