Ramiz Brahimaj delivered a memorable submission victory at UFC Vegas 107, executing a brutal standing guillotine choke that rendered opponent Billy Ray Goff unconscious.
This impressive finish marks Brahimaj`s second consecutive dominant performance, following his knockout win over Mickey Gall in his previous fight and his decisive submission of Goff on Saturday night.
The fight ended after Goff attempted to initiate grappling, but Brahimaj was quick to counter. He first locked in a “ninja” choke, which immediately created trouble for Goff. Brahimaj then transitioned smoothly to the standing guillotine. Despite Goff`s strenuous efforts to resist or break free, the pressure proved too much, and he lost consciousness before collapsing to the mat.
The official stoppage occurred at the 3:16 mark of the first round.
Speaking with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier inside the octagon post-fight, Brahimaj quipped, “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 also expressed his comfort, stating, “I feel like I’m home.”
Brahimaj reflected on his journey, saying, “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 finish represents Brahimaj`s third career win via guillotine choke, and significantly, his first under the UFC banner.
The victory improves Brahimaj`s record to 3-1 in his last four appearances. He specifically thanked UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby for maintaining faith in him and keeping him on the roster despite some past difficulties.
Shelby`s confidence appears validated, as Brahimaj has now finished his last two opponents in decisive fashion, establishing himself as a dangerous presence in the welterweight division.
