Andre Fili's first-round TKO victory over Lucas Almeida at UFC 296 was a triumphant end to a challenging year, during which he experienced the loss of his dog, Harley. Fili's lead jab and powerful right hand knocked out Almeida, who had dropped his guard and exposed his chin, at 3:32. Despite Almeida's initial leg kicks, Fili's speed, power, and strategic moves, including a barrage that led to the stoppage, dominated the featherweight bout. Fili's performance sparked speculation about a potential Performance of the Night bonus and was his first finish since July 2019.
#UFC296 video: Andre Fili finishes Lucas Almeida with mad flurry TKO https://t.co/ZroPd6QLsy
Andre Fili stops Lucas Almeida in the first round!! #UFC296 https://t.co/r9yWmY0cIY
Andre Fili gets a 1st Round TKO over Lucas Almeida. A massive way for Fili to end 2023 after a lot of ups and downs in the past #UFC296
Andre Fili drops and stops Lucas Almeida on the #UFC296 prelims then tells Joe Rogan "he should've shook my hands at weigh-ins." 😅 https://t.co/iCtxYtGNmn
#UFC296 Official Result: Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) defeats Lucas Almeida by TKO at 3:32 in Round 1. All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/aSf06Onozl
Fili threw the lead jab twice in a row, got Almeida to drop his guard and timed that short hook perfectly. Beautiful finish from a guy that deserves it #UFC296
Andre Fili lands a rocket right hand before finishing Lucas Almeida via TKO 💥 #UFC296 (via @espnmma) https://t.co/b8fGxmFEnv
ANDRE FILI PUTS RIGHT HAND TO CHIN TO KNOCK OUT ALMEIDA #UFC296 https://t.co/xfy1K4sPQS
ANDRE FILI WITH THE FINISH! 😳🔥 #UFC296 https://t.co/p2UZlJ16xG
ANDRE FILI WITH A NASTY RIGHT HAND 💥 Stream #UFC296 on ESPN2 and ESPN+ 🍿 https://t.co/R7p1InbYK6 https://t.co/jBpJQ5U5Sl
#UFC296 results: Andre Fili defeats Lucas Almeida via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 3:32 https://t.co/U8wNeXSic3
#UFC296 results: Andre Fili def. Lucas Almeida via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 3:32 https://t.co/6bze6LBW06
Just an absolute shotgun blast of a right hand from Fili to put Almeida away. #UFC296
#UFC296 results: Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) def. Lucas Almeida via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 3:32 Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh https://t.co/Id7wYtViDI
Andre Fili def. Lucas Almeida via TKO (right hand + GnP) at 3:32 of Round 1 #UFC296
Andre Fili took the no hand shake personal #UFC296 https://t.co/88akrNmaVp
Andre Fili lands a beautiful short right hook and finishes Lucas Almeida in the 1st round #UFC296
ANDRE 🔥 FILI 🔥 @TouchyFili with the first round knockout at #UFC296 https://t.co/uq8cUZhAYH
Andre Fili with an emphatic TKO of Lucas Almeida in Round 1. That was his first finish since July 2019. He needed that! #UFC296
Andre Fili turns back the clock with the 1st round TKO over Lucas Almeida. Love to see it after a tough week for him with the loss of his dog, Harley.
Fili looks to be better early. Quicker and more power. Almeida is leaving his chin too exposed but he has landed 3 nice leg kicks. Outside of that he’s behind. #UFC296
Andre Fili with the barrage on Lucas Almeida for the stoppage! #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
Almeida and Fili threw rights at the same time. Fili's landed first and probably won him a Performance of the Night bonus. Amazing. #UFC296
Hope Almeida is ok but happy for Fili #UFC296
HUGE right hand by Fili dumps Almeida and he finishes it quickly on the ground. WHAT A SHOT! YIKES #UFC296
Fili and Almeida both feeling each other out early with a tons of faints. Almeida lands first with leg kick. #UFC296
We continue on with #UFC296 and Andre Fili will face Lucas Almeida in a featherweight bout.
#UFC296 Andre Fili vs Lucas Almeida up next. https://t.co/kZT4FsjIRo
Fili vs Almeida is LIVE NEXT on @ESPNPlus and @UFCFightPass! #UFC296 https://t.co/0NGPBm7C2z
Lucas Almeida to veteran UFC 296 foe Andre Fili: ‘You had your chance, it’s my time now’ https://t.co/aAAbxitqwP
"I'm excited to just let go and fight, find my flow early on, and just let it rip." Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) hopes to find his rhythm in the Octagon as he's set to face Lucas Almeida at #UFC296‼️ Read more on Fili➡️: https://t.co/AwFWX2pXC6 https://t.co/AwFWX2pXC6