Video: Author of historic outcome, Joaquin Buckley receives UFC 'Knockout of the Year' trophy

J. Buckley holds the award received by the UFC board. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After making history and starring one of the most impressive outcomes since the creation of Ultimate, Joaquin buckley his achievement was recognized by the company. The middleweight (up to 83,9kg.) received the 'Knockout of the Year' trophy in honor of the beautiful victory achieved over Impa Kansanganay in October 2020. The company recorded the presentation of the award to the athlete, on 'Ilha da Luta', in Abu Dhabi.

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“UFC honors, that’s incredible. Knockout of the year in 2020. I plan to do another one in 2021”, joked the fighter.

In the confrontation against Kasanganay, who was undefeated in the organization, Buckley needed a victory to avoid complications in the organization, as he had been defeated in his debut. The athlete, however, went further.

In the second round, after risking a kick to his rival's waist and having one of his legs held, Joaquin, in the best 'ninja style', turned his body and hit Impa with precision with a spinning kick. The attack went straight into Kasanganay's chin, who immediately fell unconscious.

Immediately after the action, images of Buckley's achievement took on global proportions. On the same day, Dana White even suggested that the knockout was the most beautiful in the organization's history.

While celebrating winning the individual award, Joaquin prepares for his next engagement in the octagon. The athlete has a fight scheduled for January 16th, when he will face Alessio diChirico, UFC Fight Island 7.

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