It didn't come easy, but it did come in spectacular fashion, as M-1 Global light heavyweight champ Vinny Magalhaes scored a third-round stoppage of impressive challenger Mikhail Zayats.

Magalhaes survived some early challenges from his foe before landing a crushing high kick that ultimately led to the finish.

The bout served as the featured contest of Friday night's "M-1 Challenge: Magalhaes vs. Zayats" event, which took place in Phoenix's Grand Canyon University Arena. The night's main card aired on Showtime.