Dovlet Yagshimuradov wanted simply 58 seconds to demolish Impa Kasangany to win the sunshine heavyweight title on the 2024 PFL World Championships.
The Bellator veteran confirmed no worry with Kasanganay mashing down on the fuel to begin the struggle as he got here out aggressive and seeking to set the tone early. But it surely was Yagshimuradov who answered throughout a livid alternate towards the cage without any consideration hand slipped by and rattled Kasanganay to again him off.
That punch utterly modified the dynamic within the struggle with Kasanganay wobbled and Yagshimuradov charging ahead with a barrage of punches. A number of stiff pictures adopted together with a few devastating uppercuts that lastly put Kasanganay down and out with the referee speeding in to cease the competition wanting the one-minute mark within the opening spherical.
âIâm feeling good,â Yagshimuradov stated in regards to the win. âIâm very pleased. Itâs my household right here. Iâm champion this yr! This assist means quite a bit for me. Thatâs why we’re doing this.
âI can let you know like this, Impa is an excellent fighter however at this time, I used to be higher than him.â
The victory ends an outstanding yr for Yagshimuradov after he moved to the PFL from Bellator whereas now constructing his total win streak to seven in a row.
Yagshimuradov had a troublesome begin to his Bellator profession drawing former champion Corey Anderson in his debut after which struggling one other loss in his second look with the promotion. Heâs since turned issues round in dramatic trend, particularly after beating previous PFL champion Rob Wilkinson to punch his ticket to the finals.
Now he can add Kasanganay to his resume after a blistering first-round knockout had the group in Saudi Arabia on its toes with Yagshimuradov proving heâs going to be a troublesome out for anyone at 205 kilos.
