J. Buckley (right) celebrates after delivering one of the most memorable knockouts in history. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc
Despite only having two fights in Ultimate and starting his journey within the organization, Joaquin buckley is already marked in the company's history. After promoting one of the most iconic knockouts in the history of Ultimate, in the run over Impa Kasanganay, in the UFC Fight Island 5, held this Saturday (10), in Abu Dhabi, the North American managed to draw sighs from his boss, Dana White.
“Is this the biggest knockout in the history of the UFC?”, published the president on his social networks.
The clash between Buckley and Kasanganay, representatives of the middleweights (up to 83,9kg), took place on the preliminary card of the event. However, the images of the knockout have stolen the show at the event that took place Marlon moraes e Cory Sandhagen protagonists.
In the fight, Impa and Joaquin had a balanced duel. However, in the second round, when Kasanganay attempted a kick, he was blocked, his legs were held and he was surprised with a round kick of rare happiness. After the attack, Impa was immediately knocked out and was not even able to present herself for the announcement of the official result.
The knockout marked Buckley's first victory with UFC gloves. The athlete had made his debut in August, but ended up losing to Kevin holland. Impa's setback, in addition to being remarkable, marked the first negative result in the fighter's career, who had been on a streak of eight consecutive victories.
