Abdul Razak Alhassan's fight against Cody Brundage at UFC Denver ended in a no-contest after illegal blows were landed, causing Brundage to be unable to continue. Alhassan wasted no time unleashing strikes on Brundage, who was going for a takedown, resulting in blows to the back of the head. Referee Dan Miragliotta issued warnings for the illegal strikes before ultimately calling off the fight due to Brundage being dazed and unable to continue. Alhassan expressed frustration and disbelief at the outcome, claiming Brundage could have continued but chose not to. Despite Miragliotta ruling the blows as accidental, Alhassan remains adamant that Brundage was not as hurt as he appeared. The fight being declared a no-contest puts a disappointing end to what could have been an explosive matchup between the two fighters.