At UFC 315 in Montreal, Bekzat Almakhan secured his first UFC victory by knocking out Brad Katona just 64 seconds into their match, improving his record to 12-2 MMA and 1-1 UFC. Following the win, Almakhan expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that with proper preparation, he has only just begun to showcase his potential as a bantamweight contender. He emphasized his youth and ongoing development, predicting that he will become a formidable challenge for others in the division.