UFC fighter delivers brutal flying knee knockout
Diego Rivas was being taught a lesson at Fight Night Las Vegas by his more experienced opponent Noad Lahat.
Out-struck 22-7, it looked like Rivas had no chance to take out the fight if it went the distance, so he opted for a more violent approach.
Just 20 seconds into the second round, the Chilean fighter launched at his opponent with a brutal right knee, instantly knocking Lahat to the ground.
After a few quick punches, the ref called the fight.
Social media exploded as fellow fighters expressed their shock and awe:
Holy sh!t that knee was AMAZING!!! And Lamat was putting on a bjj clinic before that!!! Insane!! @ufc
— Sara McMann (@Sara_McMann) February 7, 2016
Ouch!!!! Live by the flying knee, Die by the flying knee #UFCFightNight
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 7, 2016
Diego Rivas with the homicide! Damn! #UFCFightNight
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) February 7, 2016
In the main event, 'Wonderboy' Stephen Thompson staked his claim to a UFC welterweight title shot with a dominant win over Johny Hendricks.
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