Saturday's UFC Fight Night card featured no shortage of finishes but it was Joquin Buckley's knockout against Impa Kasanganay that had everyone talking. Not only did Buckley hand the middleweight prospect his first pro loss, but he did so in emphatic fashion -- a spinning back kick worthy of Knockout of the Year.
While there were plenty of exciting back-and-forth moments throughout the two rounds, it was all just build up to the finishing moment. Buckley threw a left kick to the body that Kasanganay caught. With his foot being held, Buckley pulled off one of the most impressive moves seen this year -- a jump spinning back kick that caught Kasanganay square in the face. Kasanganay's body immediately stiffened as he fell backward toward the canvas. Referee Kevin Sataki immediately waved it off.
Luckily, the UFC shared the crazy finish on social media. The description doesn't do the move justice, so check it out below.
Buckley received a $50,000 "Performance of the Night" bonus for "Knockout of the Year," but the kick is likely something that'll be shown in the UFC's knockout highlight reel for years to come. With the win, Buckley improves his record to 11-3, while Kasanganay falls to 8-1.