Losene Keita knocks out Muhammad Naimov at UFC Fight Night 287
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Losene Keita defeated Muhammad Naimov via first-round knockout at UFC Fight Night 287 on Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris. Keita secured his first UFC victory at the 2:54 mark after landing an overhand right that ended the featherweight bout. The win marks a rebound for Keita, who previously lost his promotional debut to Nathaniel Wood by split decision. During his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping, Keita issued a warning to featherweight contender Lerone Murphy. The event featured several other notable results, including Felipe Lima defeating Morgan Charriere by unanimous decision and Mario Pinto securing a second-round TKO against Ryan Spann. Modestas Bukauskas, Pavel Andrusca, Fabia Sintes, and Nora Cornolle also earned victories on the card, while Matthieu Duclos and Delphine Benouaich recorded finishes.
- •Losene Keita finished Muhammad Naimov with a punch at 2:54 of the first round.
- •The featherweight bout took place Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris.
- •Keita called out Lerone Murphy during his post-fight interview.
- •The victory is Keita's first inside the UFC octagon.
- •Felipe Lima, Mario Pinto, and Modestas Bukauskas also recorded wins on the card.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Paris video: Losene Keita floors Muhammad Naimov, calls out Lerone Murphy
"Muhammad Naimov had no answer for Losene Keita's striking at UFC Fight Night 287
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