A Brazilian fighter delivered a show-stopping knockout that brought to mind the highlight reel of Anderson Silva.
Throughout his remarkable career, Silva faced legendary opponents and created some of the most memorable moments in UFC history.
Silva was sometimes criticized, but when “The Spider” was at his best, he showcased the art in mixed martial arts as one of the most dangerous strikers to ever compete in the Octagon.
If there`s one knockout that stands out, it`s the conclusion of his middleweight title defense against Vitor Belfort.
Silva knocked out Belfort with a front kick to the face at UFC 126, and now, an exciting new Brazilian talent has replicated that signature finish in just 12 seconds.
Aline David Emulates Anderson Silva with Devastating Front Kick KO at LFA 208
Aline David has already established herself as a fighter to watch in the LFA strawweight division, but her performance on May 9 elevated her status even further.
The Brazilian gained attention last year after winning a `Fight of the Year` contender in her debut, beating Grace DiFrancesco via split decision in a bout where both fighters were dropped.
At 27 years old, David sought back-to-back wins for the first time heading into LFA 208 in Santa Cruz, California, where she faced the 2-1 American, Stephanie Nayen.
While she secured a first-round submission win in her previous fight, this time it was the Brazilian`s striking skills that were on full display.
Just 12 seconds into the match, David landed a spectacular knockout that could contend for an LFA award by the end of 2025, earning her a potential `Knockout of the Year` title.
The two fighters were still in the early feeling-out process when David launched a front kick straight up the middle, catching her opponent directly in the face and sending her staggering backward towards the cage.
Just like when Anderson Silva finished Vitor Belfort in similar fashion, David followed up with ground strikes to secure the fastest victory of her career to date.
Unsurprisingly, this impressive win earned her a `Performance of the Night` bonus.
Aline David Wasn`t the Only Highlight at LFA 208 on May 9
Before UFC 315 in Montreal on May 10, LFA kicked off the weekend with some incredible highlights from the Kaiser Permanente Arena.
The promotion is consistently a place to spot future stars, and LFA 208 featured several exciting talents delivering impactful performances.
Alongside Aline David was her fellow Brazilian, Luis Francischinelli, who improved his record to 5-0, with all of his victories coming by knockout.
Standing at a notable 6`6″ in the welterweight division, the towering Francischinelli is surely on the UFC`s radar following another devastating performance.
