Ismail Naurdiev got a highlight finish at UFC Fight Night 265 with a nasty one-punch knockout of Ryan Loder.
Naurdiev's (25-8 MMA, 4-3 UFC) huge right hand found the chin of "The Ultimate Fighter 32" winner Loder (7-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in the opening round of their middleweight bout on Saturday at AHBA Arena in Doha, Qatar, instantly leading to the knockdown and stoppage at the 1:26 mark of Round 1.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCheck out a replay of the finish below (via X):
After exiting the UFC following a mediocre first stint, Naurdiev is now 2-1 since coming back to the promotion in September 2024.
He said he hopes this win is the start of his run toward the top at 185 pounds.
"This was exactly what I needed," Naurdiev said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. "Thanks to everyone."
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 265 results:
Ismail Naurdiev def. Ryan Loder via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:26
Nurullo Aliev def. Shaqueme Rock via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Denzel Freeman def. Marek Bujlo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Qatar video: Ismail Naurdiev KOs Ryan Loder in 86 seconds
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