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Killer Finishes: Chandler’s Speedy KO of Gono

Matt — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:39:06 +0000

Akihiro Gono is no stranger to our “Killer Finishes” series. We have his rib-breaking kick on Ivan Salaverry from Shooto 1 over 10 years ago, and we also have Gono on the wrong end of a Dan Hornbuckle kick at Sengoku 9.

Here Gono gets finished in a hurry by Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler, who just has too much speed and power for the crafty vet at Bellator 67.

Dylan Hammond vs. Austin Allen: Rumble on the River [Video]

Matt — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:41:11 +0000

The first three fights at “Rumble on the River” on Saturday night were ended with submissions. In the second fight, Dylan Hammond pulls off a slick Peruvian necktie to finish Austin Allen.

Killer Finishes: Rogers’ Flying Knee KOs Vianna

Matt — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:28:48 +0000

Bellator is back for season 6 and they’ve already had two amazing highlights. Last week it was Pat Curran’s vicious knockout of Joe Warren. This week, Brian Rogers provides the fireworks in taking out Vitor Vianna. Perhaps we need to add this to our list of the best flying knees in MMA history.

Douglas Lima KOs Ben Saunders at Bellator 57

Matt — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:57:55 +0000

Ben Saunders had been undefeated in his Bellator fights heading into his match with Douglas “The Phenom” Lima. Then this happened:

“I knew it was there. We worked on that a lot last week; duck the left hook, come back with the right straight. It worked out great,” Lima said. “I’m glad I got the win. It was hard but it paid off. Hats off to Ben. He’s the greatest guy. He’s a great fighter.”

Bart Palaszewski’s Rapid Fire KO

Matt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:10:41 +0000

Bart Palaszewski couldn’t have asked for a better UFC debut. He kept working the jab to keep Tyson Griffin at bay and kept the fight standing in the process. Then when he had his chance, he capitalized with a killer finish that earned him “Knockout of the Night” honors, and a cool $75K to boot.

He knocked out Griffin and may have knocked him out of the UFC, too.

Killer Finishes: Vinny Magalhaes’ Head Kick

Matt — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:25:17 +0000

Vinny Magalhaes may have captured ADCC gold, but he continues to prove that he’s more than a world-class grappler. His striking has improved in leaps and bounds — and kicks. Here he is against Mikhail Zayats at M-1 Challenge 27.

That KO gave him the W and allowed him to retain his M-1 light heavyweight title.

Killer Finishes: Vitor Vianna KOs Bryan Baker

Matt — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:32:03 +0000

It’s yet another “Killer Finish” from Bellator Fighting Championships, as Vitor Vianna KOs Bryan Baker to earn his spot in the Bellator middleweight tourney finals.

Ron Sparks Goes “Monster” at Bellator 52

Matt — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:20:11 +0000

Ron Sparks advances in the Bellator heavyweight tournament with one of his patented knockouts. Sparks remains undefeated by taking care of Mark Holata in short order.

Eduardo Dantas’ Flying Knee

Matt — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:14:36 +0000

Eduardo Dantas advances to the next round of the Bellator bantamweight tournament with this “Killer Finish” of Wilson Reis at Bellator 51.

Flying Knee Ends Title Fight

Matt — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:44:26 +0000

This is how you win a title — a true Killer Finish. Derek Boyle vs. Alex Popov at RAGE XV for the lightweight championship in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on September 9. This is about halfway through the first round.

h/t: The UG