Charles Radtke’s power proved to be too much for Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 247, and it led to a quick win.
Radtke (10-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) tagged Semelsberger (11-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC) early in the opening round of the welterweight bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and he didn’t let up from there. He continued to put hands on a stunned opponent until the referee jumped in and waved it off a mere 51 seconds after the fight began.
Although an argument could be made the fight should’ve been let go longer, the decision was made to wave it off. Check out the replay below (via X):
BIG hits from Charles Radtke to get the finish 💪 #UFCVegas100 pic.twitter.com/OS5RVBgdrl
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 9, 2024
The result marked a fourth consecutive defeat for Semelsberger inside the octagon, and the potential end to his promotional tenure. Radtke, meanwhile, rebounded from his first UFC defeat in promising fashion.
“How’d you all like that f*cking knockout?” Radtke said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “Respect to Matt, by the way. I thought I was going to come in here and have a dog fight for 15 minutes, but I put that dog to sleep.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 247 results include:
- Charlie Radtke def. Matthew Semelsberger via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 0:51
- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Cody Stamann via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 4:19
- Tresean Gore def. Antonio Trocoli via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:23
- Melissa Mullins def. Klaudia Sygula via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 1:20
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 247.
