WATCH: ‘Gave him CTE’ – Devastating slam KNOCKOUT at UFC Austin leaves fans with an awful sight

Drakkar Klose displayed a remarkable performance, successfully resisting an armbar attempt and slammed Joe Solecki on the mat.

WATCH: ‘Gave him CTE’ – Devastating slam KNOCKOUT at UFC Austin leaves fans with an awful sight

Slam knockout at UFC Austin (via X)

Drakkar Klose returned to the UFC Octagon after a 16-month absence. He ended the fight with a powerful slam knockout that left spectators at UFC Austin speechless and Joe Solecki with an unpleasant and terrible conclusion. The fight took place in the preliminary event of UFC Austin this weekend.

Both fighters opened up their fight by displaying their grappling abilities. Solecki successfully took Drakkar Klose to the mat. Klose, on the other hand, immediately reversed the situation and found himself on top of Solecki. Solecki attempted an armbar, but Klose slammed him with a ferocious thud. The intensity of the hit caused Solecki’s head to rebound off the mat at an awkward angle. The side of Solecki’s head made contact with the canvas, causing referee Mark Smith to react quickly. The stoppage came at the 1:41 mark of the first round, giving Klose a first-round knockout victory.

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The astonishing performance not only signified Klose’s victorious return to the Octagon after a lengthy absence, but it also demonstrated his ability to end bouts spectacularly. This victory raised Klose’s UFC record to 8-2. This highlighted his standing as a serious force in the lightweight class.

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For Joe Solecki, this was only his second defeat in seven UFC fights. The botched armbar attempt and the following slam served as a sharp reminder of the physical cost of fighting at the highest level in the sport.

Fight fans react to Drakkar Klose’s slam knockout Joe Solecki’s head at UFC Austin

Drakkar Klose made a victorious comeback to the Octagon, keeping fight fans on the edge of their seats. He closed the fight with a powerful slam knockout over Joe Solecki at UFC Austin. The aftermath of this harrowing exhibition of strength prompted a range of emotions from MMA fans.

Fight fans react to Drakkar Klose slamming Joe Solecki at UFC Austin
Fight fans react to Drakkar Klose slamming Joe Solecki (via ESPN.com)

Klose’s slam knockout was a visceral reminder for many of the tremendous force and agility that fighters bring to the octagon. On the other hand, some of the fight fans couldn’t help but worry for Solecki’s well-being. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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Among the many reactions, a single commonality emerged: a shared passion and excitement for the sport. In the aftermath of a spectacular and, at times, scary spectacle, the MMA community once again showed its capacity to come together.

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