Losene Keita scores walk-off knockout at UFC Paris, then jumps into audience to applaud himself

Losene Keita announced his arrival at UFC Paris with a devastating display, stopping Muhammad Naimov via walk-off knockout in under three minutes on the main card Saturday, then celebrated by vaulting over the cage to applaud himself from the crowd.

The former Oktagon champion came out aggressive from the opening bell, repeatedly hurting Naimov before landing the finishing blow that sent the Tajik fighter crashing to the canvas. The striking combination that ended the fight was so clean that Keita didn't wait for the referee's decision—he turned away confidently and exited the octagon. Moments later, "Black Panther" climbed into the audience and took a seat among the fans, clapping his own performance to their delight.

Keita's dominant showing marked a sharp contrast to his UFC debut against Nathaniel Wood, which had disappointed observers. This performance reasserted why hardcore MMA fans recognize the danger he poses at featherweight. After the victory, Keita set his sights higher, issuing a warning to top featherweight contender Lerone Murphy that while Murphy may not yet be on his radar as a current threat, Keita is coming for him soon.