KARATE star Elhadji Ndour was brutally knocked out by heavyweight rival Achraf Ouchen and left needing medical consideration.
The Karate Fight pair rematched in Orlando, Florida following Ouchen’s factors win in 2018.
And it was continuous motion from the opening bell because the duo picked up the place they left off within the pit.
However the battle got here to a dramatic finish in spherical two after Ouchen landed a giant proper hand.
It despatched Ndour reeling backwards and compelled to cowl up from the onslaught coming his method.
Ouchen smelt blood and took his probability emphatically, reigning down a collection of hammering photographs.
Ndour’s head bounced off the canvas because of the thudding energy of Ouchen’s assault.
And it left the referee no alternative however to intervene and wave off the competition as UFC legends Georges St-Pierre and Bas Rutten watched on from the commentary field.
St-Pierre mentioned: “It showcased how a lot coronary heart they each have. They endured unimaginable ache into that battle.
“They each hit one another with quite a lot of power, quite a lot of pressure. It was a tricky battle for each guys.”
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Senegal’s Ndour was handled by medical workers and helped to his toes, a number of minutes after being knocked out.
Ouchen, an African Video games gold medalist for Morocco, stayed true to his phrase and refused to depart it within the judges palms.
He mentioned: “I used to be the winner from our first bout, I got here right here this time; new individual, new preventing fashion, new hanging.
“I promised to ship an excellent present for you guys and I hope I did. I promised and I am tremendous excited for this.
“I wish to thank all my sparring associate, all my coaches.”