The fighter scores the fastest knockout in MMA history with a stunning headbutt just two seconds into the fight – but is accused of taking a cheap shot at his opponent
The fighter scores the fastest knockout in MMA history with a stunning headbutt just two seconds into the fight – but is accused of taking a cheap shot at his opponent
- Luis Hernandez crushed Brian Topp with a headbutt
- Easily hit the fastest knockdown in UFC history
- Fans of the fight said underhanded tactics preceded the kick
An MMA fighter’s incredible two-second knockout victory was overshadowed by allegations that he used underhanded tactics to secure the victory.
Luis Hernandez rammed his left foot into Brian Topp’s head just two seconds into Titan FC 83’s fight in Florida on Friday, rendering his opponent instantly unconscious and receiving another blow as he lay exhausted on the canvas while the referee waved off proceedings.
However, the Miami-based fighter set up the punch by distracting Topp by extending his right hand to signal he was about to touch the gloves in a customary salute before withdrawing his hand and landing the killer shot.
Luis Hernandez threw Brian Topp into the next week with a crushing headbutt just two seconds into their fight in Florida on Friday night
However, fight fans believe the win was marred by his baiting his opponent by pretending to want to touch gloves (pictured) in a standard fight salute
While the knockout – officially but incorrectly announced as a second into the fight – surpassed the UFC record set by Jorge Masvidal in 2019 when he defeated Ben Askren in five seconds, some fight fans believe it should be given a big star.
“Dude is an idiot for false touches with gloves,” tweeted one fan.
“The gauntlet touch was a bit sneaky,” agreed another.
“Are we going to ignore him attracting a glove touch?” wrote a third.
Hernandez’s professional record is three wins and no losses post-fight – but some fans believe his latest win should have an asterisk next to it
The 26-year-old (pictured left) fought at middleweight and welterweight in Miami and had five straight wins as an amateur
However, another MMA fan wrote, “All the guys in the comments that talk about wrong glove touch have never seen Luis Hernandez fight before. Alter starts every single fight with the same kick, be prepared.’
While Hernandez’s pre-kick tactics go against the spirit of MMA fighting, he technically didn’t break any rules, proving there’s a good reason fighters are always told to protect themselves at all times.
The victory brings the 26-year-old’s professional record to three wins and no defeats after he had five straight wins as an amateur.
Meanwhile, the knockout dropped Topp’s record to one win and five losses.