USA pro-MMA fighter Kendra McIntyre pulled off the KO of the year on Katarnia Legorreta at the LFA 182. During their Friday night fight, MyIntyre executed the perfect knockout that is going to be remembered for the rest of her career. It took place in Round 3 of their strawweight content. The 28-year-old came up with a head kick to her opponent, which also marked the first KO of her career.
McIntyre was bouncing back from her first loss in her MMA career, and during the fight, she used Katarina’s fatigue against her. She caught Legorreta off guard as she pulled up a high kick while just two minutes were remaining on the clock. Needless to say, the kick got her crash on the floor. The move went viral in no time and fans started hailing it as the KO of the Year.
Notably, McIntyre fought her first pro fight in March 2023, which she ended up winning by unanimous decision. Following that, she participated in another fight against Alandria Rosales. However, she registered the first loss of her career in January 2024. With the victory, she is now 3-1 as a pro.
LFA 182 RESULTS:
Main Card
- Lightweight Bout (155 lb): Nikita Kulshin def. Cedric Gunnison via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Flyweight Bout (125 lb): Nate Smith def. Christian Ynastrilla via TKO (Overhand Right and Hammerfists) at 0:34 of Round 1.
- Lightweight Bout (155 lb): Michael Blockhus def. Jonathan Griffin via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 4:13 of Round 1.
- Women’s Strawweight Bout (115 lb): Kendra McIntyre def. Katarina Legorreta via KO (Head Kick) at 3:00 of Round 3.
Featured Preliminary Card
- Women’s Flyweight Bout (125 lb): Cheyanne Bowers def. Naomie Young via TKO (Ground n’ Pound) at 4:36 of Round 2.
- Welterweight Bout (170 lb): James Martin def. M, A, Yah II via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:01 of Round 3.
- Flyweight Bout (125 lb): Shad Walters def. Nicholas Gjelaj via KO (Knockout) at 0:11 of Round 1.