Ghengis Kaan Ofli scored a knockdown and finished his opponent with a deep arm triangle choke in the first round at UFC Baku. The victory marks his eighth first-round finish overall, with six of those coming by way of submission.
Kaan "Genghis" Ofli cemented his reputation as one of the most reliable finishers on the UFC roster, recording his eighth first-round finish at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, this time combining a knockdown with a deep arm triangle choke to put his opponent away before the opening frame was out.
Ofli, now 15-4-1, is a 33-year-old Australian fighting out of XFC Narre Warren. Standing five-foot-seven with a 66-inch reach, the orthodox grappler has built his career on early endings, with six of his eight first-round finishes coming by submission. That pattern held true in Baku, where he used striking to create the opening before transitioning seamlessly to the ground and locking in the arm triangle. He averages 2.33 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, and while his takedown volume is modest at 0.38 per 15 minutes, his submission threat rate of 0.4 attempts per 15 minutes underscores how dangerous he becomes once a fight hits the mat.
Why it matters
- Eight first-round finishes is a rare marker of consistency and finishing efficiency at the UFC level
- Six submission victories highlight a ground game capable of ending fights from multiple positions
- The combination of a knockdown and a choke finish demonstrates well-rounded threat across striking and grappling
- A result like this keeps Ofli firmly in contention discussions within his division
