Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev needed just eight seconds to finish Julius Walker, adding another first-round stoppage to his record.
Abdul-Rakhman "Hunter" Yakhyaev extended his perfect professional record to 10-0 on June 27, 2026, needing just eight seconds to finish Julius "Juice Box" Walker in one of the fastest stoppages seen in recent memory.
Walker, a 26-year-old orthodox fighter from the United States representing Team Fusion, entered the bout at 7-3. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, he had shown respectable output in his career, averaging 3.73 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy and a strong grappling rate of 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Yakhyaev, however, gave him no time to put any of that to use. The 25-year-old remains undefeated across ten professional outings and has established himself as one of the more dangerous finishers on the roster. His numbers reflect a relentless, high-volume approach: 7.4 significant strikes landed per minute at a sharp 67 percent accuracy, complemented by an elite grappling threat of 11.49 takedowns and 7.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes. The eight-second finish is consistent with a fighter whose opponents rarely see the second round.
Why it matters
- Yakhyaev's 10-0 record and rapid finishing ability make him a rising force in his division.
- The eight-second stoppage adds another first-round finish to his résumé, underlining the threat he poses from the opening bell.
- Walker's strong takedown output was rendered irrelevant by the blistering pace of the finish, raising questions about the stylistic challenges Yakhyaev poses for grapplers who need time to close distance.
- With a perfect record and elite striking accuracy, Yakhyaev will be difficult for matchmakers to avoid as ranked opponents look to test his credentials.
