Here’s the video:
At the 33 second mark, you can hear what sounds like a loud slapping noise. In reality, that is Nicholson’s jaw. That’s an absolutely nasty submission (to steal Joe Rogan’s line) and the fact it can be clearly heard is borderline uncomfortable.
That gives Cirkunov two wins under the UFC umbrella, and gives him yet another impressive win. The Latvian prospect has quickly become one of the most interesting fighters in MMA, so make sure to check up on him to see how he’s progressing (and whose body he is destroying).
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