Friday’s LFA 82 event featured one of the craziest slam knockouts in recent memory.
In the night’s co-main event, undefeated featherweight Jake Childers kept his perfect record intact with a first-round victory over Nate Togbah Richardson at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minn. The bout streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
While the result wasn’t necessarily a surprise, the way it ended certainly was intriguing. Working from the clinch in the opening frame, Childers (8-0) wrapped the body and elevated Richardson (7-2) in the air before slamming him to the canvas. The impact was enough to render Richardson unconscious, and Childers was awarded the knockout victory.
While slam knockouts are rare enough, it was how the finish occurred that made it especially interesting. As Richardson hit the floor, Childers’ forehead slammed into his chin. At the same time, Richardson’s temple seemed to slam into his own shoulder, as well.
UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich identified the shoulder as the culprit, though replays weren’t entirely conclusive.
Judge for yourself, courtesy of UFC Fight Pass, where you can watch LFA 82 in its entirety.
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