Lewis McGrillen won his PFL Europe debut in style as the 22-year-old brutally knocked out Salih Kulacan with one-punch in the first round.
As the fight got underway at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, McGrillen immediately took control in the centre of the cage and hurt Kulucan with the first punch he landed. The Mancunian was landing some good kicks to the body of his opponent before scoring his first knockdown of the fight by way of a hard left hand.
Kulucan managed to avoid the follow-up ground and pound after being dropped, getting back to his feet to land the first takedown of the fight. McGrillen soon found his rhythm again on the feet as Kulucan was fighting with his back against the cage. The 30-year-old was caught by a big left hand and no follow-up punches were needed as McGrillen scored the walk-off knockout.
