There were relatively few knock-outs in the Hexagon this
year, which made awarding the Knock out
of the year simpler in some respects and a lot more difficult in others. However,
when looking at 2012, there was one knockout which stood out, as it not only defined a career, but turned an entire division on its head – JP Joubert’s knockout
of Norman Wessels at EFC Africa 15.
This knockout was anything but routine. After a brutal first
round in which Wessels punished him with elbows on the ground, Joubert looked
all but beaten. The second round however saw a change in fortunes for the Bull,
who came out swinging, and after one of the most entertaining rounds of the
year, managed to unload a plethora of punches on Wessels, knocking him out and earning himself the EFC Africa light heavyweight title.
KO of the year - Notable mentions
Jadyson Costa vs Dallas Jakobi
Jadyson Costa’s dominant performance over Dallas Jakobi at
EFC 13 culminated in an impressive KO victory. With a vicious right hand Costa
sent Jakobi sprawling to the canvas and earned himself the welterweight title.
Jeremy Smith vs Darren Daniel
Smith vs Daniel put two of the divisions most aggressive
fighters into the Hexagon together. Daniel landed some good shots from range
early on and looked in charge of the fight. Things changed when the fighters
got close as Smith managed to land a left hook which sent Daniel to the mat.
Smith would end the fight seconds later to retain his middleweight title.
Gareth Buirski vs Markus Taljaard
At EFC Africa 16, Gareth Buirski displayed his one punch
knockout power as he finished Markus Taljaard with a monster right hand in the second round of their featherweight fight. Taljaard was carried out of
the Hexagon on a stretcher.
To see all award winners, visit my 2012 MMASA Awards page
To see all award winners, visit my 2012 MMASA Awards page
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