Pavlo Polishchuk delivered an impressive knockout just 20 seconds into the first round of his fight, landing several powerful strikes that immediately put his opponent down.
The Odesa native made quite a statement in what was his debut appearance at the Tuff-N-Uff tournament. This competition is known for showcasing promising fighters who might earn opportunities to sign contracts with UFC — the most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion in the world.
Interestingly, Polishchuk represents two countries in his competitive career: Ukraine and Bulgaria.
"Starting strong was my strategy from the beginning," a source close to the fighter's camp revealed after the spectacular performance.
The quick victory puts Polishchuk on the radar of MMA scouts. Can he continue this momentum and eventually secure that coveted UFC contract?
By the way, this isn't the only notable news in the MMA world. A decorated former football player is set to make his MMA debut soon, even challenging Luis Suarez, with whom he previously had conflicts.
Earlier, female fighter Kateryna Shakalova had shared details about when she first started earning money in MMA — another example of Ukrainian fighters making their mark in this combat sport.
