Abdul-Rahman Yakhyaev needed just eight seconds to finish Julius Walker, adding another first-round stoppage to his record. The finish was one of the quickest of Yakhyaev's career and further underlines his reputation as a devastating finisher.
Abdul-Rahman Yakhyaev wasted no time against Julius Walker, ending their contest in just eight seconds to secure another rapid first-round stoppage on June 27, 2026.
Walker, known as "Juice Box," entered the fight with a 7-3 record at 26 years old, representing Team Fusion out of the United States. The six-foot-four orthodox fighter carries a 78-inch reach and had shown genuine offensive capability throughout his career, averaging 3.73 significant strikes landed per minute at 53 percent striking accuracy. His grappling credentials were equally notable, with 4.09 takedown attempts per 15 minutes reflecting an active and multi-dimensional game. Despite those tools, he had no time to deploy any of them against Yakhyaev.
Why it matters
- The eight-second finish is among the quickest stoppages of Yakhyaev's career, reinforcing his standing as one of the most dangerous finishers in his division.
- Walker's three losses now include at least one finish at the hands of a high-level striker, which may prompt his team to reassess his path forward.
- A finish of this speed does little damage to Walker's long-term prospects given his age of 26, but it represents a significant step back in the short term.
The result adds another highlight-reel stoppage to Yakhyaev's resume and sends a clear message about the threat he poses whenever he steps into the cage.
