Mochamed Machaev Clinches Featherweight Title with Stunning KO – Oktagon 83 Highlights

Mochamed Machaev made quick work of Niko Samsonidse in the Oktagon 83 headliner to claim the promotion’s vacant featherweight title.

Near the 90-second mark of the opening round, Machaev connected with a check left hook that sent Samsonidse crashing to the canvas. Machaev wasted no time jumping on his man, unleashing a flurry of shots. Before long, one of them got through, putting Samsonidse to sleep.

Immediately recognizing that Samsonidse was no longer in a position to defend himself, the referee quickly stepped in and stopped the contest less than two minutes in.

Official Result: Mochamed Machaev def. Niko Samsondise via TKO (left hook to ground and pound) at 1:47 of Round 1 to capture the vacant Oktagon MMA featherweight championship.

Check Out Highlights From Niko Samsonidse vs. Mochamed Machaev at Oktagon 83:

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