November 9, 2024 5:49 pm ET
Charles Radtke’s energy proved to be an excessive amount of for Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 247, and it led to a fast win.
Radtke (10-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) tagged Semelsberger (11-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC) early within the opening spherical of the welterweight bout on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and he didn’t let up from there. He continued to place arms on a surprised opponent till the referee jumped in and waved it off a mere 51 seconds after the battle started.
Though an argument may very well be made the battle ought to’ve been let go longer, the choice was made to wave it off. Take a look at the replay under (through X):
BIG hits from Charles Radtke to get the end 💪 #UFCVegas100 pic.twitter.com/OS5RVBgdrl
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 9, 2024 The consequence marked a fourth consecutive defeat for Semelsberger contained in the octagon, and the potential finish to his promotional tenure. Radtke, in the meantime, rebounded from his first UFC defeat in promising vogue.
“How’d you all like that f*cking knockout?” Radtke stated in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “Respect to Matt, by the best way. I believed I used to be going to return in right here and have a canine battle for quarter-hour, however I put that canine to sleep.”
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