Ramiz Brahimaj Delivers Vicious Standing Choke to Silence Billy Ray Goff at UFC on ESPN 68
Let me take a moment to talk about what we just witnessed at UFC on ESPN 68 — because wow, Ramiz Brahimaj just made a statement that shook the entire welterweight division. In one of the most jaw-dropping finishes we've seen lately, Brahimaj put Billy Ray Goff to sleep with a brutal standing guillotine choke in the very first round. If you missed it, this was no ordinary submission. It brought back serious flashbacks of Jon Jones choking out Lyoto Machida back in 2011 — that same eerie stillness before the opponent drops limp. And Brahimaj executed it with chilling precision.
This was at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and Brahimaj came into the cage determined, focused, and with something to prove. He’s now riding a two-fight win streak, and his finish over Goff keeps his 100% career finish rate alive. That’s right — every single one of his professional victories has come by way of stoppage. That tells you everything you need to know about how dangerous this man is when he steps into the Octagon.
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And let’s not forget, this win meant more than just a number on the record. During his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Brahimaj opened up. He almost walked away from the sport two years ago due to a string of injuries. He considered hanging up the gloves for good. But he didn’t. He stayed the course, trusted in a higher purpose, and now he’s entering what he calls the best chapter of his career at 170 pounds. “I feel like I'm home,” he said — and with a performance like that, who can argue?
Coming into the fight, the predictions actually leaned towards Billy Ray Goff. Analysts thought he’d be able to control the Octagon and take Brahimaj into deeper waters. Goff is no slouch either — he’s a Dana White’s Contender Series alum and had previously picked up a first-round TKO. But when it came down to it, Brahimaj’s pressure, timing, and submission game completely overwhelmed him. Goff tried to fight out of the choke, but Brahimaj was relentless. Within seconds, it was lights out.
This fight wasn’t just a win for Brahimaj — it was a message to the entire division. The man is back, he’s dangerous, and he’s not going anywhere. If this truly is the beginning of a new chapter for Ramiz Brahimaj, I think we’re all in for something special. Keep an eye on him — he’s not done writing his story just yet.
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