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- March 16, 2020
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Relive some of the craziest flying finishes in UFC history.
Before Jorge Masvidal only 25 flying knees had resulted in finishes in the UFC Octagon.
How do high-flying maneuvers demonstrate the skill and creativity of MMA fighters in the octagon?
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become a fast-growing and popular sport, attracting millions of fans around the world. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the biggest MMA organization in the world, has hosted some of the most memorable fights and crazy flying finishes the world has ever seen.
Flying finishes make up some of the most spectacular moments in the history of UFC. These are techniques where fighters leap into the air to execute a move or an attack on their opponent. The high-flying moves are breathtaking and can result in astonishing knockouts. Here are some of the craziest and most impressive flying finishes in UFC history.
1) “Showtime” Kick by Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis’s “Showtime” kick against Benson Henderson in UFC 164 in 2013 amazed MMA fans around the world. In the final round of the fight, Pettis ran up the cage fence, pushed off with his foot, spun 180 degrees in mid-air, and kicked Benson Henderson in the head, sending him staggering across the cage and ending the fight.
2) Flying Knee by Yair Rodriguez
In UFC Fight Night 103 in 2017, young Mexican fighter Yair Rodriguez threw a flying knee to the head of the Korean Zombie in the fifth and final round. Rodriguez launched himself into the air, twisting his body mid-flight, and landed a flush knee to the face of Jung Chan Sung (the Korean Zombie). The knockout was one of the most spectacular and cleanest in UFC history.
3) Wheel Kick by Edson Barboza
In UFC 142 in 2012, Edson Barboza threw one of the most brutal and insane wheel kicks in UFC history. Barboza leaped into the air, spinning his entire body and landing a heel kick to the side of Terry Etim’s head. The impact sent Etim crashing to the ground, limp and unconscious.
4) Superman Punch by Georges St-Pierre
Three-time UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre’s Superman punch in his fight against Matt Hughes at UFC 65 in 2006 has become one of the sport’s most iconic flying finishes. St-Pierre made a sudden leap off his back leg and landed a punch straight into Hughes’ face, sending Hughes to the canvas.
5) Jump Front Kick by Lyoto Machida
The Brazilian fighter Lyoto Machida is known for his unorthodox and precise fighting style. In UFC 129 in 2011, Machida threw a jump front kick to the face of Randy Couture, who was attempting to clinch with him. Machida caught Couture right on the chin, knocking him out cold in one of the most spectacular finishes in UFC history.
In conclusion, the UFC has seen some of the most spectacular and crazy flying finishes in the world of MMA. Fighters who have used these techniques to end fights have become legends and shown that anything is possible inside the octagon. The high-flying maneuvers are not only breathtaking to watch, but they also demonstrate the power, skill, and creativity of MMA fighters around the world.
