Sarvarjon Khamidov defeated Rafael do Nascimento by knockout at PFL Chicago. The finish came from punches at 1:49 of Round 1.
Sarvarjon Khamidov scored a first-round knockout over Rafael do Nascimento at PFL Chicago, ending the fight with punches at 1:49 of Round 1.
The result moves Khamidov to a reported 17-1 as a professional. The 27-year-old from Tajikistan is known as "Sarvar" and fights at five-foot-six, with a 68-inch reach. Those are modest dimensions, but his striking numbers show a fighter who picks his moments. He lands 0.63 significant strikes per minute, a low volume, yet connects on 72.56 percent of the ones he throws. That kind of accuracy explains how a short fight can end this quickly once the punches land clean.
Khamidov is also a capable grappler. He averages 2.37 takedowns per 15 minutes, though he has not attempted a submission in his career. In Chicago he needed neither tool. The finish came standing, with punches, less than two minutes after the opening bell.
Do Nascimento took the loss in the opening round. No further details about his record or background accompanied the result.
Why it matters
- A first-round stoppage is a strong statement for a fighter now sitting at 17-1.
- Khamidov's accuracy-over-volume approach was on full display, ending the night in under two minutes.
- Combined with his takedown numbers, the win underlines his reputation as a well-rounded finisher rather than a one-dimensional striker.
For Khamidov, the quick night adds another stoppage to a résumé that has lost only once in 18 fights.
