He said what?!? UFC Baku fighter predicted first-punch KO, then got sparked in eight seconds
· alexander behunin
AI Briefing
- • Julius Walker was predicted to win by first-punch KO, but lost to Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev in eight seconds.
- • The knockout was the seventh-fastest overall in UFC history and second-fastest in Light Heavyweight history.
- • Walker's defeat was a historic one, marking the fastest knockout in Light Heavyweight history.
Context
Julius Walker, a UFC Light Heavyweight, was defeated by Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev in eight seconds on the UFC Baku prelims. The fight took place on June 27, 2026, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The quick knockout is significant as it is the seventh-fastest overall in UFC history and the second-fastest knockout in Light Heavyweight history.
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