Mixed martial arts fighters Abdul Azim Badakhshi and Rabie Panjshiri secured victories at an IFL event in Hyderabad, India on Saturday, defeating their opponents in the opening round.
Badakhshi knocked out his Belarusian opponent just 20 seconds into the first round, one of the fastest victories of his recent career.
Panjshiri also finished his bout early, forcing his Indian opponent to submit about 90 seconds into the opening round. The contest was held in the 56–57 kilogram weight class.
The IFL event featured fighters from several countries competing in Hyderabad.