Connor Hughes flattens Shem Rock | Photo via PFL

Connor Hughes made short work of Shem Rock in the final preliminary bout at PFL Dubai, which took place Saturday at the Coca-Cola Arena in the United Arab Emirates.

A veteran of nine PFL appearances, Hughes slept Rock with a nasty combination of hooks early in the first round, forcing referee Bryan Miner to call for the stop in just 64 seconds.

Watch the knockout below.

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