Ismael Bonfim defeated Terrance McKinney via a devastating knockout at UFC 283. McKinney fought the Brazilian Bonfim on the early prelim card of UFC 283. Two of the surging lightweight prospects, ‘T Wrecks’ and ‘Marreta’ had a lot of eyes on them going into this fight. However, the 27-year-old Brazilian rose to the occasion and delivered a devastating knockout to bring the Jeunesse Arena to its feet.
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Bonfim’s win came via a jumping switch knee in the second round.
Fans react to Ismael Bonfim’s win at UFC 283
McKinney came into the fight, losing only one out of his last five. Meanwhile, Bonfim was riding a perfect 5 out of 5 win streak. Both fighters had a competitive first round, with Bonfim appearing to have the upper hand. He found his moment in the second and delivered a highlight reel knockout.
Bonfim baited McKinney into the perfect position for a knee. He picked his moment and landed a jumping switch knee and delivered a walk-off knockout.
Several fans and fighters took to social media to give their reactions to that devastating knockout.
Terrance mouthguard was out 😱😱
#UFC283— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) January 22, 2023
Oooooooh my lord. We're going to be talking about that Ismael Bonfim KO at the end of 2023. That's about as perfect of a flying knee you can throw. Ridiculous. #UFC283
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) January 22, 2023
😳😳😳 Bonfim has some POWER!!! #ufc283
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 22, 2023
Homie took the 'Uh vai morrer’ chant a little too seriously holy fuck. #UFC283
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) January 22, 2023
Woah. Ismael Bonfim is quite the violent man #UFC283
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) January 22, 2023
Holy shit. This Bonfim kid is amazing.great win
— michael (@bisping) January 22, 2023
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What are your thoughts on that finish? How do you think it will affect McKinney’s confidence? And what do you see next for Bonfim? Let us know in the comments below.
