IGNACIO BAHAMONDES was the winner of Knockout Of The Year in his UFC Vegas 34 match with Roosevelt Roberts.
Bahamondes knocked Dana White's Contenders Series alum out of the fight with a sensational spinning wheels kick. There were only seconds left.
Ignacio Bahamondes!
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The Chilean logs his contender for the Year's Knockout!
This is absolutely stunning! Wow!
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The UFC contract was awarded to the bloodied Chilean with a stunning front-kickKO in November 2020. Roberts read his movements perfectly and landed the spectacular kick flush on Roberts' chin.
Roberts fell to the ground and the referee immediately disqualified the contest.
Bahamondes's spectacular stoppage quickly became the talk in mixed martial arts.
One UFC fan tweeted, "One of the best head kicks I've ever seen."
Another one said, "What a close."
Another said, "Now THAT's some sweet chin Music!"
One person commented, "The perfect KO."
Bahamondes (23 years old) was overcome by emotion after the win, and fell to his knees in disbelief.
Roberts was stopped by La Jaula with a buzzer beater, marking his first victory in the octagon.
Two hours later, his highlight-reelKO earned him a PS37,000 ($50,000), Performance of the Night bonus. He took to Instagram to share his joy.
Bahamondes also posted a photo of his amazing kick and wrote, "From the bottom my heart, I'm grateful for all those that support me, my family, my team, and the Good God."
During his brief UFC stint, Bahamondes was 1-1.
In his maiden octagon appearance, the lightweight prospect lost by a split decision to veteran Makdessi.
He has a record of 12-4, with nine victories by knockout.
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