he world watched on in amazement on Saturday night as barely seconds into round two of the main event in UFC 303, knocked out with a high kick that shook the foundations of the entire Czech Republic. UFC 303 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas but the effects of 's triumph will be felt around the world. The Brazilian, 'Poatan', UFC light heavyweight king, defended the belt (again, like at UFC 300) after a short notice in which he and 'saved' the card after 's withdrawal.
The K.O. was a thing of beauty and sent to the canvas.
..again.
Dominant Poatan In the last second of round one he had already knocked him down with a striking blow. Poatan, very dominant, retains the title as he now looks towards new ambitions. Perhaps, why not, the heavyweight? Originally, 's exciting return to the octagon against was set to headline the event.
However, he suffered a broken toe so it was headlined by a rematch between and for the light heavyweight title. was looking for revenge after losing to by KO in the second round of their first fight in November 2023..