Kazakh mixed martial arts fighter Kuat Khamitov scored an early victory over Russia's Alexey Makhno at the ACA 209 tournament in Dushanbe, infohub.kz reports.
The bout took place in the welterweight division and was scheduled for three rounds. Heading into the fight, Khamitov held a record of 28 wins, eight losses and two draws, while Makhno came in with a 29-17 record.
The fight, however, did not go the full distance. In the second round, the Kazakh fighter forced an early finish, winning by technical knockout.
The victory gives the 37-year-old Khamitov his 29th career win and extends his winning streak to three fights.
The Kazakh fighter's last defeat came on May 11, 2024, when he lost to well-known Russian fighter Alexander Shlemenko.
For Alexey Makhno, the loss was the 18th of his professional career. The Russian has now lost four fights in a row, and his record stands at 29 wins and 18 losses.