UFC 247 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Houston

Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the octagon the first time – so how did the newcomers perform on Saturday?

Khaos Williams

Division: Welterweight
Result: Khaos Williams def. Alex Morono via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:27
Record: (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Grade: A

Khaos reigned in Houston as [autotag]Khaos Williams[/autotag] exploded into the UFC with a stunning 27-second knockout of seasoned octagon veteran Alex Morono at UFC 247.

Williams’ debut may only have been a short one, but in those 27 seconds we saw plenty to suggest he’s going to be a lot of fun to watch in the talent-rich UFC welterweight division. He came out aggressively, found his mark with his punches early and then, when he saw that he had his opponent hurt, he moved in for the finish and closed the show in clinical fashion.

In short, it was a nerveless display that proved that he’s ready for his shot on the big stage.

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