At UFC Kansas City, Timmy Cuamba scored a dramatic second-round knockout victory against Roberto Romero, finishing the fight with a spectacular flying knee. Cuamba had already troubled his opponent multiple times earlier in their Saturday bout.
Following a competitive first round, Cuamba asserted his dominance in the second. He initially stunned Romero with a precisely timed jab. Despite absorbing a subsequent head kick and continuing to advance, Romero was unable to withstand the powerful flying knee unleashed by Cuamba, which immediately sent him to the canvas.
Cuamba followed up with ground strikes, but the referee quickly recognized Romero was no longer defending himself effectively and stopped the contest. The official time of the stoppage was 3:55 of the second round.
Addressing his performance, Cuamba commented, “That was just thanks to my team. I told myself going into the second round, it`s time to be great, and that`s what I did. I noticed he kept ducking a lot so I knew he was going to be there [for the knee].”
This performance marked a significant turnaround for Cuamba, who had previously lost his first two outings in the UFC via decision.
In this bout, Cuamba showcased a comprehensive skill set, but notably, he demonstrated a `killer instinct`, capitalizing on the moment he sensed Romero was hurt by landing sharp, impactful strikes in the second round.
The unforgettable flying knee finish secures Cuamba his first win in his burgeoning UFC career and will undoubtedly be featured in highlight reels.
