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Dana White posts graphic photo of injury caused by elbow KO

Originally posted on MMA Weekly | By Joshua Ryan | Last updated Aug 11, 2025 1:03 PM ET

Rising UFC middleweight Christian Leroy Duncan delivered a knockout of the year contender, and the aftermath is gruesome; courtesy of Dana White.

Whether you're fascinated by the intricacy of high-level jiu-jitsu or enjoy watching fighters wear down their opponents with their otherworldly cardio, knockouts will always be the main attraction for most fans. Those who tuned in to UFC Vegas 109 on Saturday were treated to one of the best stoppages of the year during the event's main card opener.

Christian Leroy Duncan and Eryk Anders helped get UFC Vegas 109's main card off to a flying start. The towering middleweights threw heavy leather for almost four minutes until Leroy Duncan landed a nasty spinning elbow and followed up with strikes to render Anders unconscious.

As good as the knockout was, Dana White has provided an update on social media that makes what we witnessed in the octagon that much more special. The spinning elbow was, of course, a standout moment on Saturday night, but the aftermath left Anders requiring stitches to fix the damage caused by the Brit.

A large gash opened up along Ander's eyebrow, and White has shared a picture of the injury via his Instagram.

Check out the gruesome image below.

Christian Leroy Duncan bounced back from his loss to Gregory Rodrigues last year in spectacular fashion.

'CLD' delivered a one-sided win over the debuting Andrey Pulyaev before landing the aforementioned spinning elbow that will be in the knockout of the year conversations for 2025.

Following his victory, the 30-year-old spoke to Daniel Cormier, crediting his performance to a well-executed game plan.

Hoping to stay active on his way to a potential future ranking at 185 lbs, an injury-free Leroy Duncan insisted that he expects to return to the octagon once again before the end of the year and will welcome all comers.