Japanese fighter Rinya Nakamura delivered a stunning first-round knockout win against England’s Nathan Fletcher at UFC Vegas 108 on Sunday. The fight lasted just 62 seconds.
Nakamura landed a perfectly timed front kick straight to Fletcher’s liver. At first, Fletcher seemed okay, but a second later, he collapsed from the pain. Nakamura quickly followed up with punches on the ground before the referee stopped the fight.
This win was a strong comeback for Nakamura, who had lost his last fight in January. Now, he moves to a 10–1 record and is back on track in the UFC bantamweight division. Fletcher, meanwhile, suffers another tough loss and now holds a 9–3 record.
After the fight, Nakamura said he wants to return to the Octagon again later this year. If he keeps performing like this, he could become a serious contender in his weight class.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Shara Magomedov Suffers Nasty Nose Break During Bout Against Marc-Andre Barriault; Video
Shara Magomedov returned to the UFC on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. He fought Marc-Andre Barriault and won, but it was a very hard fight. During the match, Shara got hit badly and broke his nose. His face was full of blood, but he kept fighting.
In the first round, Shara was taken down but didn’t get hurt much. He used strong kicks to fight back. In the second round, he landed a big elbow on Barriault. But then Barriault hit him with strong punches and broke his nose.
Even though he was in pain, Shara stayed strong and fought back. In the third round, he listened to his coaches and fought more carefully. He used smart moves and didn’t take too many risks.
In the end, all three judges said Shara won the fight. The score was 30–27 for him. After the fight, Shara said he now takes MMA more seriously. He wants to be a better fighter and work harder than before.
This win was very important for him after losing his last fight. It showed that he has courage and can fight through pain.
