UFC Baku video: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev nearly shatters record with 8-second, 1-punch knockout
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Key Points:
- Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev secured a swift victory at UFC Baku, knocking out Julius Walker just eight seconds into the first round with a powerful right hand.
- This knockout ties Yakhyaev for the second-fastest finish in UFC light heavyweight history, only behind Ryan Jimmo's seven-second knockout in 2012.
- Yakhyaev, now undefeated with a 10-0 record, had previously won his first two UFC fights by first-round finishes, solidifying his status as a top contender.
- After the fight, Yakhyaev called for tougher opponents, signaling his readiness to face higher-level competition and drawing attention from UFC matchmakers.
