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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev scores 8-second knockout at UFC Baku

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:36 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev scores 8-second knockout at UFC Baku
Summary

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Julius Walker at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, with a knockout just eight seconds into Round 1. This victory ties Yakhyaev for the second-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history. He entered the fight as a favorite after winning his previous two bouts in the first round. Yakhyaev called for tougher competition post-fight, signaling his readiness to advance in the division.

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  • •Yakhyaev knocks out Walker in 8 seconds at UFC Baku.
  • •Knockout ties for second-fastest in UFC light heavyweight history.
  • •Yakhyaev enters fight with a 9-0 record.
  • •Post-fight, he requests more challenging opponents.
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  • 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku video: Undefeated prospect scores 8-second knockout
  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku video: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev makes history with 8-second KO
What they're saying
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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev moved to 10-0 and added to his hype with an eight-second knockout of Julius Walker at UFC Baku.

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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev needed less than 10 seconds at UFC Baku

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