Julius Walker grieves 'cruel' eight-second KO loss at UFC Baku

Julius Walker was on the wrong end of history at UFC Fight Night 280, and it's a tough one to digest.

>After stating pre-fight that his ideal scenario would be a one-punch knockout win, Walker (7-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) instead was on the receiving end of it when Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) floored him with the first strike of the fight, leading to an eight-second finish to the light heavyweight bout at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.

>It was tied for the seventh-fastest knockout in UFC history and second-quickest in divisional history, and while all the glory went to Yakhyaev for his incredible finish, it's Walker who deals with the agony.

>Walker reflected on the harsh outcome of the fight, which came after an eight-week stint of preparation away from his family, but intends to march forward (via Instagram):