Gadzhi Rabadanov picked up proper the place he left off after profitable the 2024 PFL championship with a surprising knockout over ex-UFC fighter Marc Diakiese in simply 32 seconds on the PFL 3 co-main occasion on Friday.
The combat performed out in fast fireplace style with Diakiese trying to showcase his putting when he threw a kick on the Russian however that maneuver backfired spectacularly. Rabadanov caught the kick, which led to a fast takedown and the Russian instantly began launching a collection of devastating punches.
The photographs began breaking via with a proper hand from Rabadanov completely blasting Diakiese and separating him from consciousness as he fell limp on the canvas and the referee shortly rushed in to cease the competition.
Diakiese stayed down on the bottom for a couple of moments earlier than he was in a position to get again as much as a stool.
The combat landed simply 32 seconds with Rabadanov scoring the vicious knockout.
“That is sport. I keep respectful for all my opponents,” Rabadanov mentioned after his newest win. “After all, I’ve extra motivation. I’ve to show to folks I should be right here. I ready for this. It labored.
“He has a household. He has his followers and I perceive this man. I don’t wish to break any person. I simply wish to win.”
Now driving a powerful 11 combat win streak general together with 5 straight victories within the PFL, Rabadanov is undoubtedly a heavy favourite to win the continued PFL light-weight event and he subsequent faces Jay-Jay Wilson within the semifinals.
