Khamzat Chimaev defeated Paulo Costa early in the main event of the evening, extending his winning streak in the UFC.
Khamzat Islaev secured a decisive victory over Paulo Costa in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The bout ended with a knockout in the second round after Islaev landed a series of precise strikes.
The destructive force of Islamov
From the very beginning of the fight, Islamov dominated the cage with his signature aggressive fighting style. Costa tried to counterattack but couldn't withstand the Russian's pressure.
I knew Costa was dangerous, but my team prepared the perfect plan. Today, I proved I'm ready for a title fight.
— Хамзат Исламов, боец UFC
Consequences for the division
This victory makes Islamov the top contender for a middleweight title fight. Costa, on the other hand, suffered his second consecutive loss and dropped out of the title race.
Now all eyes are on a potential title fight between Islamov and the reigning champion. Fans are already calling him the most dangerous contender in the division.