MMA fans believe they have just witnessed the beginning of an epic UFC Career.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev debuted during the undercard Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker.
The light heavyweight prospect only needed 33 seconds to finish the job on Saturday.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev displayed impressive striking skills as well as his impeccable wrestling ability during a historic promotion debut at UFC Qatar.
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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev’s epic UFC debut
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev’s first action as a UFC fighter was to attempt a spinning wheel kick.
Rafael Cerqueira was able to catch it on the gloves. But his opponent, a 24-year-old man, saw an opportunity and began hunting for a knockout.
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Yakhyaev rushed in with a flurry. The Turkish fighter who was born and raised in Dagestan took advantage of the opportunity to head kick, even though they missed.
Cerqueira couldn’t block this kick, which landed right on his chin and resulted in a heavy knockdown.
Yakhyaev landed a few ground strikes, before he threw Cerqueira on the mat as he tried getting up.
Yakhyaev tapped out after only 33 seconds and locked the rear naked choke. This is a record-breaking submission for UFC light heavyweights.
IT'S OVER IN 33 SECONDS #UFCQatarHow about THAT for a debut from Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev!Watch our prelims LIVE NOW on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/Jy6psaIUKn— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 22, 2025
Fans react to Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev’s 33-second finish
Footage of Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev’s flawless UFC debut has quickly gone viral on social media.
Fans think he’s going to achieve great things in the UFC after watching him for the very first time.
“Yeah, this guy might be a problem,”One fan said. Another fan added: “Insane skill.”
“I’VE SEEN ENOUGH. GIVE HIM ALEX PEREIRA,” a…
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