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 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.
- •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.
- 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
"Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev moved to 10-0 and added to his hype with an eight-second knockout of Julius Walker at UFC Baku.
"Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev needed less than 10 seconds at UFC Baku
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:36 PMUFC Baku video: Undefeated prospect scores 8-second knockout
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev needed less than 10 seconds at UFC Baku
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 3:32 PMUFC Baku video: Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev makes history with 8-second KO
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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