Roman Faraldo scored a flying knee that was as awesome as it was horrific.
Roman Faraldo scored a flying knee that was as awesome as it was horrific.
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  • Roman Faraldo scored a flying knee that was as awesome as it was horrific Friday in Florida.
  • Bellator MMA commentator Mauro Ranello praised the "virtuosic display of violence."
  • Watch it all right here.

An unbeaten American fighter scored a horrific knockout Friday with a flying knee for the ages at Bellator 271.

Roman Faraldo's welterweight match against Robert Turnquest only took place on the preliminary section of the show, which was broadcast on YouTube rather than the main card that aired on Showtime. The violence that took place was worthy of a huge audience, however.

Faraldo sent Turnquest to MMA's shadow realm.

At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, Faraldo wobbled his opponent with a left hook, observed Turnquest retreating, and ruthlessly charged at him.

Then it was lift-off – time for that flying knee. After a burst of pace, Faraldo powered the left knee into his opponent's face.

When that kind of connection happens - knee cap to jaw - few can stand up to it.

And Turnquest was no different, as he crumpled to the floor in a heap.

His body stiffened in an instant and he clattered into the fence of the cage, concussed.

Bellator MMA commentator Mauro Ranallo could hardly contain his glee as he screamed: "A virtuosic display of violence!"

Faraldo then blew kisses at the crowd and shouted: "I'm the real fucking deal."

Watch it all right here:

With the victory, the 28-year-old advanced his flawless pro MMA record to six wins (six knockouts).

Later in the night, Cris Cyborg continued her dominance of the women's featherweight division with a first-round knockout win over Sinead Kavanagh, retaining her Bellator title.

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