Makhmud Muradov sent Trevor Smith’s mouthpiece into orbit Saturday.
In the UFC on ESPN 7 preliminary card curtain jerker, Muradov (24-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) landed a massive overhand right at 4:09 of the second round, which knocked Smith (15-10 MMA, 5-7 UFC) out upon impact.
The fight-ending blow was the final of a three-punch combination. As Muradov’s hand landed, Smith’s mouthpiece rocketed out of position. Smith’s unconscious body crashed to the canvas, his arm awkwardly twisting behind him.
The win was Muradov’s second, but his first finish since signing with the UFC. Muradov’s UFC entry garnered much attention as he was the first MMA fighter signed to Floyd Mayweather’s The Money Team.
As for Smith, the loss is the fourth in his five most recent outings.
Check out Makhmud Murdaov’s walkoff knockout of Trevor Smith at UFC on ESPN 7 in the video above.
UFC on ESPN 7 took place at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The main card aired on ESPN following prelims on ESPN and early prelims on UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+.
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