Rising Brazilian star Thomas Almeida showcased just how good he can be by knocking Brad Pickett out cold at UFC 189 on Saturday night.
The 23-year-old did so just 29 seconds into Round 2 by securing one of the best flying knees you'll ever see in the Octagon.
The knockout marks the third UFC victory in a row for Almeida (20-0 overall) and his 15th career finish by way of knockout.
Brad Pickett suffers his first knockout loss since 2005. Thomas Almeida is the real deal, folks. #UFC189
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) July 12, 2015
While Pickett isn't the be-all and end-all of the bantamweight division, he did serve as a good test for the young Brazilian as he aimed to make his name known on the UFC's biggest card yet.