An amateur MMA event at the Sahara Las Vegas produced a spectacular finish Wednesday night when Arsen Badalyan landed a perfectly timed left hand that sent Joshua Telles’ mouthpiece soaring through the air along with his consciousness.
The dramatic conclusion came during their bout at Tuff-N-Uff 140, which was broadcast on UFC Fight Pass. As the action unfolded, commentary noted that Telles appeared fatigued, with his strikes lacking their earlier snap.
Badalyan seized the moment, launching a head kick followed by a devastating left hand that caught Telles flush. The impact was so severe that Telles’ protective mouthpiece went airborne as he crumpled to the canvas.
“Beautiful left hand! And what a finish from Arsene Badani,” exclaimed the commentator, momentarily mixing up the victor’s name in the excitement.
The replay showed the surgical precision of the finishing sequence. “Oh, that was beautifully timed,” the commentary team observed. “Beautifully timed left hand. Right over the top.”
This highlight-reel ending adds another impressive performance to the Tuff-N-Uff promotion’s history, which has long been a proving ground for up-and-coming talent in Las Vegas. The event took place as part of a scheduled three-round amateur contest, though Badalyan ensured the judges’ services wouldn’t be required with his emphatic victory.
