Shavkat Rakhmonov makes bold statement with spectacular knockout of Carlston Harris at UFC Vegas 47
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Shavkat Rakhmonov- Carlston Harris
UFC Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov, also the first Kazakh fighter, is the legitimate future contender in the UFC welterweight contender.
Undefeated with a record 15-0, Rakhmonov knocked out Carlston Harris in the first round by a spinning kick followed by ground and pound UFC Vegas 47. Rakhmonov is a talent and the matchmaking in the UFC has to just elevate for this talent.
Round 1: Both the fighters are calculated in trying to find an opening for the attack. Harris is trying to extend himself while striking while Rakhmonov is waiting for the counter strike moment. Light attacks from both sides so far. Seems like Harris needs to close some distance in order to touch Rakhmonov. Rakhmonov lands a beautiful spinning kick to the body. Harris immediately closes some distance for grappling as Rakhmonov was rushing for further shots.
Shavkat Rakhmonov stays methodical and calculated throught fight with Carlston Harris
Both the fighters are wrestling hard. Harris has defended Rakhmonov’s takedown attempt. Rakhmonov throws a judo throw on Harris but Harris stands up immediately. Another spinning kick by Rakhmonov, but this time on the head, stumbles Harris and slips him to the ground. There, Rakhmonov keeps Harris on the ground and throws some powerful nasty shots that make Harris unconscious and the referee stopped the contest. The Kazakh fighter is a real deal and a legit contender with no doubts left.
Results: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Carlston Harris via KO in Round 1
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