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14/12/2019

Who did the flying knee knockout?

Who did the flying knee knockout?

Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren Masvidal’s five-second knockout of Askren became the fastest knockout in UFC history. As soon as the fight clock began, Masvidal was full speed ahead, immediately throwing the knee when Askren changed levels for the takedown.

Are knee kicks allowed in UFC?

Can You Kick the Knee in MMA? ‘Knee stomping’, also known as an oblique kick, is currently legal in the UFC, though. This is where a fighter hits part of their opponent’s thigh just above the knee, which could hyperextend it and cause anterior cruciate and medical collateral ligament damage.

What is the fastest finish in UFC history?

Fastest Finish

  • 1 Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren 0:05 07-06-2019 | UFC 239: Jones vs.
  • 2 Duane Ludwig vs Jonathan Goulet 0:06 01-16-2006 | UFC Fight Night 3.
  • 3 Todd Duffee vs Tim Hague 0:07 08-29-2009 | UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira.
  • 3 Chan Sung Jung vs Mark Hominick 0:07 12-10-2011 | UFC 140: Jones vs Machida.

Who has the best knees in MMA?

Not only did Jorge Masvidal uncork the greatest flying knee KO in UFC – if not MMA – history, but he also shattered the record for the promotion’s fastest ever knockout, needing just 5 seconds to take out former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren, handing him his first loss in the process.

What happened to Ben Askren?

Askren was retired, coming off hip surgery last September and is 36 years old with a ton of miles on him. “Maybe he’s good,” Askren said of Paul.

Who did Jorge Masvidal knee in the face?

Ben Askren
Jorge Masvidal recorded the fastest knockout in UFC history against Ben Askren back in July 2019 in a shocking fight on the UFC 239 card. The American MMA fighter produced a stunning flying knee strike that absolutely destroyed Askren in five seconds in their welterweight contest.

Is it legal to kick the knee in MMA?

Kicks, knees, stomps and any type of strike was legal to the head of a grounded opponent. Any of these illegal strikes can cause a stoppage to action, point deductions and possible disqualification losses. You may remember Michael Bisping against Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 for an example of this.

What kicks are illegal in UFC?

Illegal actions

  • Strikes to the neck, throat, spine, kidneys, joints, groin/testicles, knees and below.
  • Kicks and knees to the head in ground position (from either athletes)
  • Stomp kicks.
  • Intentional breaking of bones or joints (i.e. not giving the opponent’s enough time to tap in submission situations)

Who got knocked out the fastest in MMA?

Who is the fastest puncher in UFC?

1. Frankie Edgar. Frankie Edgar is the epitome of speed. He has showcased some of the best in-and-out boxing in the UFC over the past few years.

Who has the best knees in UFC?

Of those spectacular finishes, these are the five best.

  1. Spencer Fisher vs. Matt Wiman. 5 of 5.
  2. James Irvin vs. Terry Martin. 4 of 5.
  3. Pablo Garza vs. Fredson Paixao. 3 of 5.
  4. Thiago Alves vs. Matt Hughes. 2 of 5.
  5. BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk. 1 of 5.

Was Askren vs Paul rigged?

Former MMA fighter Ben Askren has responded to accusations his loss to YouTuber Jake Paul was ‘rigged’ after his knockout. The controversial bout between the outspoken YouTuber and the retired MMA star ended in shock as Askren was knocked out in the 1st round.

Who was the UFC fighter that landed a flying knee?

It was a knockout that will be remembered forever. Cory Sandhagen lands a flying knee to knock out Frankie Edgar in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What was the second quickest knockout in UFC history?

Edgar’s consciousness left him on impact and he keeled over onto the canvas. The finish was the second quickest flying knee knockout in UFC history behind Jorge Masvidal’s five-second KO of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in July 2019.

When did Tai Tuivasa kick Rashad Coulter in UFC?

Tai Tuivasa kicks Rashad Coulter in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Qudos Bank Arena on November 19, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) Tuivasa put on a show in his UFC heavyweight debut when he landed a huge right kick which put Coulter down, taking his legs out from under him.