Incredible 13-second faceplant knockout at BKFC 66 earns nod of approval from Conor McGregor
14/09/2024 01:31
Julio Perez just scored a knockout that got him the attention of his boss Conor McGregor.
But on Friday night at BKFC 66 in Hollywood, Fla., Julio Perez scored a sensational knockout of Devonte Jeffery, face-planting Jeffery with a combination of punches just a few seconds into the bout. Miraculously, Jeffery somehow almost made it back to his feet to resume fighting, but the referee wisely stopped the bout just 13 seconds into the action.
BRUH #BKFC66 is LIVE NOW pic.twitter.com/cY4gb6gA0C
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) September 13, 2024
Of course, a bout ending in just 13 seconds was sure to grab Conor McGregor's attention, and shortly afterward, the BKFC co-owner took to social media to shout out Perez and his spectacular finish.
13 seconds including the count. OUT! Bare Knuckle off to a wild start tonight in Hollywood, Florida! Watch now https://t.co/OqjG04xZI4
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 13, 2024
McGregor famously had one of the most iconic finishes in UFC history, knocking out long-reigned featherweight champion Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds to claim the undisputed featherweight title at UFC 194. It remains the fastest finish in a UFC title bout.