Losene Keita knocks out Muhammad Naimov at UFC Fight Night 287

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Losene Keita knocks out Muhammad Naimov at UFC Fight Night 287
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 7:35 PMYahoo SportsUFC Paris video: Losene Keita floors Muhammad Naimov, calls out Lerone Murphy
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Muhammad Naimov had no answer for Losene Keita's striking at UFC Fight Night 287

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