Marwan Rahiki finished his fight against Ollie Schmid in the first round at UFC Fight Night 275. Rahiki landed a powerful left hook that stopped Schmid at 2:47 of round one.
Fast finish in round one
The action began with both men testing leg kicks. Schmid landed an inside low kick and then a calf kick. Rahiki answered with his own low kicks and a quick spinning kick to the body.
Rahiki tried a wheel kick and a head kick that did not fully connect. The two traded more leg kicks, and Schmid looked for a one-two but overcommitted and missed. Schmid also landed a leg kick and attempted a high kick as the round went on.
Rahiki timed a clean punch and kept moving. After a few teep kicks from Schmid, Rahiki set up with a jab and then fired a blistering left hook. The left hand dropped Schmid and the referee stepped in for a TKO at 2:47 of the opening round.
How the finish came together
Rahiki used a mix of kicks to change levels and keep Schmid guessing. The earlier low and calf kicks helped open up space. Schmid tried to respond with boxing and front kicks, but Rahiki found the right timing for the left hook.
The finish was quick and clear. Rahiki attacked the head after landing strikes to the body and legs, which created the opening he needed. The left hook was direct and powerful enough to end the fight immediately.
Fight details
The fight ended at 2 minutes, 47 seconds of round one. Rahiki earned a TKO win by strikes. Schmid was floored by the hook and could not continue.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Marwan Rahiki | TKO win, Round 1, 2:47 |
| Ollie Schmid | TKO loss, Round 1, 2:47 |
UFCcoverage provided this report from UFC Fight Night 275. No further details about the date or venue were available in the original report.
