In some ways, Jorge Masvidal revolutionized the flying knee.
No, it’s not like he changed the technique or whipped out some real-life cheat code to pull off a move no one had seen before. What he did show, was what it can do for your career.
Saturday in Miami, Justin Vasquez (10-2) took flight – and now his career might follow. At a Combate Global event, Vasquez bounded through the air after a referee stand-up and absolutely obliterated his opponent, Alejandro Gavidia (4-3). An intimate, on-top-of-the-action crowd exploded into a frenzy at the explosive showcase of violence.
For both the average viewer and the knockout connoisseur alike, the optics of his powerful knee and the brutal follow-up punches (albeit unnecessary in the end result) provided one of the most spectacular knockouts in recent memory, regardless of skill level.
HOLY SHIT. Ridiculous flying knee KO at Combate by Justin Vasquez. That was insanity#CombateGlobal pic.twitter.com/RqT9B1zn05
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) March 12, 2023
Whether it’s “Dana White’s Contender Series”, Bellator, directly into the UFC, or a bigger opportunity with Combate Global, Vasquez now has his one-way ticket to bigger and better things.
Now, let’s not waste any more time. Go back and watch the flying knee 100 more times. You know you want to.
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