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Santos Knocks Out Naimov, Stays Undefeated
7 Dec
Summary
- Mairon Santos secured a decisive knockout victory.
- Santos won in the third round with a powerful right hand.
- Despite missing weight, Santos remained undefeated in the UFC.
Mairon Santos continued his impressive undefeated run in the UFC on Saturday night at UFC 323, delivering a powerful knockout against Muhammad Naimov. The fight concluded decisively in the third round when Santos landed a rapid right hand, instantly dropping his opponent and prompting a decisive follow-up on the ground.
While the outcome was definitive, the fight itself was competitive through the first two rounds. Santos ultimately took matters into his own hands, ending the bout just 21 seconds into the final round. This victory was crucial for Santos, who had faced scrutiny for missing weight by 1.5 pounds on Friday.
In his post-fight interview, Santos expressed regret for the weigh-in issue, assuring it would be a one-time occurrence. He affirmed his commitment to staying in the featherweight division and improving his professional record to 17-1, extending his UFC record to 4-0.
