5 best UFC knockouts of June 2022
The UFC delivered another month of scorching MMA action in June 2022. As the world's premier MMA organization gears up for a blockbuster summer, we thought we'd look back on what was arguably the most action-packed month of the year so far.
We even witnessed a 'Knockout of the Year' contender, which brought an end to one legendary former champion's gold-laden career.
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The promotion put on four fight cards in June, including three regular Fight Nights and one stacked pay-per-view. Over the course of these events, fans witnessed some truly spectacular finishes.
Here are the five best knockouts of June 2022.
#5. Jake Mathews def. Andre Fialho – UFC 275
Back when he was just 19 years old, Jake Mathews signed with the UFC with a ton of expectations on his shoulders. Only a handful of fighters in the world have featured in the octagon at such a young age and Mathews has admirably maintained a winning record while competing at the highest level.
After joining the UFC in 2014, Mathews compiled a 10-5 run over the next seven years. Desperately in need of a statement-making win to really make a run for a spot in the rankings, 'The Celtic Kid' took on Andre Fialho at UFC 275 in Singapore, looking for his 11th win in the octagon.
Mathews looked like a fighter reborn right from the get-go and his hands looked better than ever. The Australian's crisp boxing combinations stunted Fialho's forward pressure and it became clear that we were witnessing the very best version of 'The Celtic Kid' we'd seen thus far.
In the second round, it appeared as though Mathews was truly in the zone and he was seemingly landing every shot he threw. Halfway through the second frame, the Aussie connected with a powerful right hook, which put Fialho to sleep.
This was the exact moment Jake Mathews won and covered the spread.
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