Jose Souza looked like a top prospect earlier tonight (Sat., Nov. 7, 2026) at UFC Vegas 124 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, putting a stop to Jonny Parsons with a brutal uppercut knockout in the first round.
If you saw the weigh ins you would understand why Souza was such a heavy betting favorite entering this “Prelims” opener. Not only does Souza possess the better striking, but he absolutely towers over Parsons. At 6’3”, Souza is a problem for the UFC welterweight
division. The Brazilian prospect set out to prove that Saturday night and spark UFC Vegas 124 with a bang.
That’s exactly what Souza did towards the end of the first round. Souza utilized his long range to leap in with a beautifully-timed right uppercut that caught Parsons flush. As Parsons was falling backwards to the canvas Souza caught him with a left hook. Parsons went completely out as Souza walked away with a massive knockout finish in an early Performance of the Night candidate.
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