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Uroš Medić defeated Muslim Salikhov via TKO (punches) at 1:03 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown (also referred to as UFC Vegas 111) at the UFC Apex.
Fight Breakdown
- The Setup: Going into the main-card welterweight bout, Medić later admitted he felt heavily intimidated by Salikhov’s extensive Sanda and combat sambo credentials. However, he used that fear to maintain strict defensive awareness.
- The Opening Sequence: Medić established his rhythm immediately, applying pressure and hurting Salikhov early with a heavy kick.
- The Knockdown: Moments later, Medić threw a hidden, explosive straight left hand that caught Salikhov flush. The impact stunned the “King of Kung Fu,” causing him to somersault backward across the canvas.
- The Finish: As a disoriented Salikhov scrambled to secure a leg for a desperation takedown, Medić stepped over and pelted him with a fierce hammerfist. Medić followed up with quick ground-and-pound strikes to a covered-up Salikhov, forcing referee Kerry Hatley to stop the contest just 63 seconds into the first frame.
Notable Stats & Context
- 63-Second Special: This marked Medić’s second consecutive UFC win to end in exactly 63 seconds, mirroring his previous first-round knockout victory over Gilbert Urbina.
- The Finishing Streak: According to the official UFC Stats, Medić landed 8 of 13 significant strikes (61% accuracy) compared to Salikhov’s 2 of 5, preserving his career record of never allowing a fight to go to the judges’ scorecard.