Shavkat Rakhmonov remained undefeated with another devastating finish added to his resume with a knockout win over Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 47.
The welterweight prospect, Harris was looking to get the kill again from the first exchange. This led to Rakhmonov landing a highlight reel spinning kick on Harris that brought him down in the second round. From there, Rakhmonov started dropping hammers from the top with the punches eventually leading to the finish after Harris went limp on the canvas.
The knockout came at 4:10 in the first round.
“I think my fans know that I’m always finishing,” Rakhmonov said following the win. I prepare everywhere, on the ground. 15-0 .”
Now, thanks to God.
Harris was getting too wild at the beginning of the fight. Rakhmonov quickly made him pay by launching a striking attack that was technically sound and wobbling the Brazilian during an exchange. After Harris tried to counter in the clinch while showing good takedown defense, Rakhmonov separated and started throwing strikes from the outside again.
Then out of nowhere, Rakhmonov launched the spinning heel kick that blasted Harris and sent him down to the canvas. Rakhmonov quickly jumped on Harris and began throwing vicious punches, with Harris eventually getting the shot.
The damage done left Harris unconscious as the referee jumped into prevent any further punishment from being dished out as Rakhmonov celebrated his third consecutive win in the UFC.
While Khamzat Chimiev is the most prominent prospect in the Welterweight Division, Rakhmonov has been doing all he can to grab the spotlight after Saturday’s jaw-dropping finale.
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