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Phil Hawes says ‘it was UFC or bust’ for his career ahead of 18-second KO at UFC 254

ABU DHABI — Middleweight Phil Hawes spoke with reporters backstage on Fight Island following his 18-second finish of Jacob Malkoun on the main card of UFC 254. “Megatron” discussed the road it took to get to the UFC, wanting a quick turnaround if possible, having the second fastest middleweight debut finish in UFC history, and more.