A fighter from Brazil delivered a spectacular knockout victory that brought to mind the memorable moments from Anderson Silva`s career.
Over his impressive career, Silva competed against legendary opponents and created some of the most significant events in UFC history.
While occasionally facing criticism, ‘The Spider’ at his peak demonstrated the artistry of mixed martial arts and was considered one of the most formidable strikers ever in the Octagon.
Among his many knockouts, the one that perhaps stands out the most is the conclusion of his middleweight title defense against Vitor Belfort.
At UFC 126, Silva landed a front kick to Belfort`s face, and recently, a promising Brazilian fighter duplicated this signature finish in a mere 12 seconds.
Aline David Delivers Devastating Front Kick Knockout, Echoing Anderson Silva at LFA 208
Aline David had already established herself as a fighter to observe in the LFA strawweight division, but her performance on May 9 significantly boosted her standing.
Last year, the Brazilian athlete caught attention when she won the promotion`s 2024 fight of the year, securing a split decision victory against Grace DiFrancesco in her debut after both fighters were knocked down multiple times.
Aged 27, David aimed to achieve consecutive victories for the first time as she approached LFA 208 in Santa Cruz, California, where she was matched against the 2-1 American competitor, Stephanie Nayen.
Despite securing a first-round submission win in her last fight, it was the striking prowess of the Brazilian that was on full display this time.
Only 12 seconds into the bout, David potentially guaranteed herself another LFA award by the end of 2025, this time for a stunning knockout.
The fighters were still in the initial feeling-out stage when David launched a front kick straight down the middle, connecting squarely with her opponent`s face and causing her to stagger back towards the fence.
Mirroring Anderson Silva`s similar knockout of Vitor Belfort, David followed up with ground strikes to secure the quickest finish of her career so far.
Predictably, this victory earned her one of the performance of the night bonuses.
Aline David Was Not the Sole Standout Performer at LFA 208 on May 9
Ahead of UFC 315 on May 10 in Montreal, LFA commenced the weekend with several impressive highlights from the Kaiser Permanente Arena event.
The promotion consistently showcases potential future stars, and LFA 208 featured several promising fighters delivering impactful performances.
In addition to Aline David, her compatriot Luis Francischinelli also shined, improving his record to 5-0 with every win secured by knockout.
Standing an impressive 6’6″ in the welterweight division, the towering Francischinelli is undoubtedly on the UFC`s radar after yet another destructive performance.
