Modestas Bukauskas kicked off UFC Fight Night 252 with a bang Saturday when he made quick work of Rafael Cerqueira in the prelim card opener in Seattle. At Climate Pledge Arena, Bukauskas (17-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) swarmed and finished Rafael Cerquiera (11-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) for a stoppage at 2:12 of Round 1. Related Modestas Bukauskas def. Rafael Cerqueira at UFC Seattle: Best photos Not only did Bukauskas nail the performance – he perfectly landed the celebratory backflip. Starting the night off with a BANG @BalticGladiator gets the first round KO at #UFCSeattle ! pic.twitter.com/6YHHY5VwqV — UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2025 With the win, Bukauskas moves to 4-1 since his return to the UFC after being cut in 2021. His lone loss came to Vitor Petrino and he is now on a two-fight winning streak.