Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev beats Julius Walker by KO in round 1 on 27 June 2026
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev stopped Julius Walker by first-round knockout at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres, finishing the heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight bout in just eight seconds. The win marked a dream professional debut for Yakhyaev, who now stands 1-0 with one knockout, while Walker drops to 0-1 in his own maiden Octagon appearance.
How it ended
The finish came almost immediately after the opening bell, with Yakhyaev securing the stoppage inside the first ten seconds of the contest. Walker was making his professional debut alongside his opponent, and the explosive ending denied both men the opportunity to showcase their full skill sets. The brevity of the encounter underscored the unpredictable nature of the heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight division, where power can decide matters in an instant.
Updated records
- Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev — 1-0 (1 KO)
- Julius Walker — 0-1
What's next
Yakhyaev enters the UFC ranks with a perfect 1-0 record and immediate momentum, though one eight-second bout offers limited evidence for matchmakers to assess his broader capabilities. Walker will regroup from the 0-1 setback and seek a bounce-back opportunity to demonstrate the form that earned him a UFC contract. Both debutants remain unproven quantities at this level, and their respective paths forward will depend on how quickly the promotion books their follow-up assignments.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Julius Walker by KO in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres.
How did Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker end?
The fight ended by KO in round 1 at 0:08.
What's Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev's record now?
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).
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