UFC 315: Bekzat Almakhan’s KO Win Sets alarm Bells in Bantamweight Division

UFC 315 kicked off with a bang as Bekzat Almakhan delivered a chilling message to the bantamweight division with a brutal knockout win over Brad Katona. The 27-year-old Almakhan, who lost to Umar Nurmagomedov in his promotional debut, showed the world he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Almakhan’s Quick Work of Katona

Almakhan, a two-time ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ champion, was looking to return to the win column in his home country of Canada. Standing in his way was an 0-1 Bekzat Almakhan, who had lost his promotional debut to then-undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov, Merab Dvalishvili’s last title challenger.

Almakhan, a heavy favorite, did not disappoint. He dropped Katona within a minute, finishing him with a brutal knockout for Katona’s first KO defeat.

Bekzat Almakhan’s Chilling Message to Bantamweight Division

Following his impressive victory, Almakhan sent a clear message to the bantamweight division at the UFC 315 post-fight press conference.

“This is just the beginning for me. I’m still very young. I have time to develop myself, to hone my skills…God knows that this I’m gonna be a nightmare for this division… Everybody’s gonna be afraid of me. I’m gonna make sure to blast through this division…”

Could Almakhan Have Beaten Nurmagomedov with a Full Camp?

In a recent interview, Almakhan was asked if he thought he could have beaten Nurmagomedov with a full training camp. Almakhan, who had accepted the fight on short notice, was careful not to dwell on the past.

“I don’t wanna think about the past. It happened the way it happened… I don’t want to dwell on the past.”

FAQs

Q: Who did Bekzat Almakhan defeat at UFC 315?

Brad Katona

Q: How long did Almakhan’s fight with Katona last?

1 minute and 13 seconds

Did you know?

Almakhan is only the second fighter to knock out Katona in his UFC career.

Pro Tip

Keep an eye on Bekzat Almakhan in the bantamweight division. He’s coming for everyone’s spot!

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