Knocking your opponent out with a flying knee is a guaranteed way to earn a UFC contract. Just ask A.J. Fletcher, who did exactly that on the Season 5 premiere episode of Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday night.
The undefeated welterweight met Leonardo Damiani in the first fight of the night and went straight to work. The pair exchanged strikes before Fletcher started to incorporate some of his wrestling, which allowed for him to secure a takedown on Damiani. Damiani quickly worked his way up from the canvas and separated from Fletcher, who attempted to go for another takedown.