John Yannis earned his first UFC victory by knocking out Jamie Siraj in the first round at UFC Winnipeg. The win improves Yannis's record to 10-4, bouncing back from a loss in his UFC debut. For Siraj, now 14-4, this was his first appearance inside the UFC Octagon. The knockout finish marked a successful turnaround for Yannis after an unsuccessful promotional debut. Both fighters were looking to establish themselves in the UFC's lightweight division.
