Ramiz Brahimaj delivered a spectacular submission finish at UFC Vegas 107, utilizing a brutal standing guillotine choke to put Billy Ray Goff to sleep. This marked a memorable moment and secured Brahimaj another impressive win.
This performance follows his knockout victory over Mickey Gall in his last fight, making it two strong outings in a row for Brahimaj.
The fight-ending sequence began when Goff attempted to grapple, but Brahimaj was quick to counter. He initially locked in a ninja choke before smoothly transitioning to the standing guillotine. Despite Goff`s efforts to escape, the pressure from the choke was overwhelming, causing him to lose consciousness before falling to the canvas.
The official time of the stoppage was 3 minutes and 16 seconds into the first round.
In his post-fight interview with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, Brahimaj reflected on comments heard backstage:
“I heard you backstage when you said you think you’re Mike Tyson, you think you’re the Bronx bomber … this fight I was the Bronx boa.” He added, “I feel like I’m home.”
Brahimaj also spoke about the challenges he`s faced in his career:
“I battled through a lot, mental barriers, injuries, changes, I was going to hang these gloves up two years ago … some words resonate with you and I’m here. I’m just in the moment. I’m grateful.”
This guillotine choke was the third submission win of Brahimaj`s career overall, but his first inside the UFC octagon.
The victory improved Brahimaj`s record to 3-1 in his last four bouts. He took the opportunity to thank UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby for his continued belief, acknowledging Shelby`s support despite previous setbacks that kept him on the roster.
That faith has clearly paid dividends, with Brahimaj dominating his last two opponents via impressive finishes, proving he is a legitimate threat in the welterweight division.
