Cageside commentator Laura Sanko described Ronald Humphrey's fighting style as "downright sadistic" in the early moments of his Dana White's Contender Series 89 fight, and that proved accurate.
Humphrey (5-0) brought the action from the early second of the fight, then left opponent Alexis Miranda (9-3) in a pool of his own blood in a first-round submission victory in the welterweight bout on Tuesday at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Both men landed some huge shots in the limited fight time, but Humphrey was always ahead with the wrestling, then the striking, then the finishing instincts to get his hand raised at the 4:03 mark of Round 1.
Check out the replay of the finish sequence below (via X):
DROPPED WITH THE JAB 😳 [ #DWCS | LIVE on @ParamountPlus
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ALL GRIT FOR THE FIRST ROUND SUB 😤
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Ronald Humphrey is now 5-0 after that 1st Round finish!
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Ronald Humphrey impresses Dana White with complete domination and a RNC victory over Alexis Miranda 👏 #DWCS
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Another contract incoming? pic.twitter.com/vz0Q1dqkBR
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, who was cageside with Sanko calling the fight, sounded sold on the 25-year-old's potential to make noise inside the octagon, in the likelihood that he is awarded a contract by UFC CEO White.
"He's the real deal," Bisping said in the aftermath of the result. "He's nasty."
Humphrey was high on his own potential, too, as he sent a message to everyone at 170 pounds.
"I'm f*cking next," Humphrey's said. "You all better f*cking watch out. ... Whoever has the 170 belt – you're done."
Eatin' good tonight 🤣🍴
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 25, 2026
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Up-to-the-minute DWCS 89 results:
- Ronald Humphrey def. Alexis Miranda via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:03
- Nick Galanti def. Carlos Petruzzella via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:35
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