February 1, 2025 11:25 am ET
Shamil Gaziev added a highlight-reel end to his resume towards Thomas Petersen at UFC Fight Night 250.
After seeing his good file ruined in a lackluster main event with Jairzinho Rozenstruik in March 2024, Gaziev (14-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) has now put collectively back-to-back wins after he floored Petersen (9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) with a walkoff knockout on the 3:12 mark of Spherical 1 within the heavyweight bout on Saturday at ANB Area in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Take a look at the replay of Gaziev’s huge win under (through X):
ONE PUNCH KO FROM SHAMIL GAZIEV 😱 #UFCSaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/mzOVj1emIW
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 1, 2025
Gaziev, 34, is eager to proceed rising within the heavyweight ranks after the dominant win. He is aware of he had an underwhelming efficiency in his choice win over Don’Story Mayes at UFC on ABC 7 in August, however mentioned that was the product of an damage and this was a greater illustration of his capability. “Final combat, I broke my hand – that’s why my combat went to choice,” Gaziev mentioned by means of an interpreter in his post-fight interview with Paul Felder. “I promise you guys once I’m wholesome, I’ll attempt to have a look at first-round end.”
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