5 best finishes from UFC Fight Night: Rakic vs. Blachowicz

Michael Johnson with one of his most impressive highlight knockouts (Photo from @UFC via Instagram)
Michael Johnson with one of his most impressive highlight knockouts (Photo from @UFC via Instagram)

#4. Manuel Torres shocks Frank Camacho

Manuel Torres wins UFC debut (Photo from @el.locotorres via Instagram)
Manuel Torres wins UFC debut (Photo from @el.locotorres via Instagram)

Manuel Torres made the most out of his UFC debut as he took on a relatively experienced Frank Camacho. No stranger to a stand-up battle, Camacho was looking to end his two-year hiatus with a knockout victory.

Though a valiant effort was commendable, it simply wasn't enough to defeat the 27-year-old newcomer. 'El Loco' proved to be faster and more powerful. As the fight continued, it seemed that the concluding blow was inevitable.

What really made this knockout so great was the patience shown by Torres. He seemed to have had his opponent hurt multiple times, but didn't force the finish. Camacho waded towards his opponent but was unable to find the target. After evading the attack, Torres caught his already dazed opponent with two punches that floored the opposition and no follow-up shots were needed.


#3. Ryan Spann submits Ion Cutelaba

UFC Fight Night: Edwards v Muhammad Weigh-in
UFC Fight Night: Edwards v Muhammad Weigh-in

Ryan Spann entered this fight with a point to prove. Following his defeat to an almost invincible-looking Anthony Smith, 'Superman' decided that he wanted a performance like that for himself.

Ion Cutelaba is a tough challenger and possibly the most intense competition in the sport. He's not an easy fighter and is quite frightening. Spann looked through the fighter and understood that 'The Hulk' was still defeatable.

This was another bout that didn't last very long. After Cutelaba left his neck exposed, Spann was able to secure a guillotine choke and immediately began to suffocate his opponent. 'The Hulk' was forced to tap out and the fight was stopped at 2:22 of the very first round. Ryan Spann demonstrated the quintessential way to rebound from a loss in this performance.

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