The premier MMA organization came to Austin, Texas for a UFC Fight Night after putting on a spectacle in the east in Singapore. The first bout of the night ended sensationally as the Georgian middleweight, Roman Dolidze shut down Kyle Daukas in the first round.
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The promotion had a pair of exciting middleweight prospects to kick off the night after the success of UFC 275 which boxing legend Teddy Atlas dubbed as ‘Thrilla in Singapore’.
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DIVE DEEPER
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The 6th first-round KO from Dolidze came in just 73 seconds when ‘The Caucasian’ landed a knee that dropped Daukas. The 33-year-old followed the Martinez BJJ standout on the ground and finished the bout with ground and pounds.
MMA world reacts to first-round finish at UFC Austin
Fight fans had early entrance into the world of violence inside the Octagon with the first bout of the prelims ending in a knockout. Thus, they shared their reactions to the chaotic bout.
I knew this would be a violent card. Fucking hell, Dolidze. That’s one of those face breaking knees
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 18, 2022
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“I can hit, heavy hands, and I can kill everybody here.” – Roman Dolidze #UFCAustin
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 18, 2022
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