UFC Vegas 118 showcased an exciting night of fights, highlighted by six first-round finishes, just shy of tying the modern record of seven. However, the event was marked by the hospitalization of Junior Tafa, who suffered a TKO loss to Iwo Baraniewski. Tafa was taken to a Las Vegas hospital for precautionary scans on his left leg after the fight, which ended at 1:25 of the first round. Baraniewski's leg kick significantly impacted Tafa, leading to ground strikes that resulted in the stoppage. Despite the dramatic finishes, the final four bouts of the night produced only one finish, with Bryce Mitchell submitting Santiago Luna in the third round. Baraniewski's performance was notable, earning him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, marking his third consecutive such award. Tafa's loss was particularly tough, as it was only the second time he had been stopped by strikes in his career, bringing his professional record to 7-6. The results of Tafa's scans have not been disclosed, but precautionary measures are standard in the UFC following significant damage.