MMA Fight Ends with Beautiful but Devastating Spinning Kick at UFC 224 Bout

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, for the most part, has been a fairly bland UFC talent. He's won most of his fights, sure, but none of his wins have been especially memorable, and there haven't been any singular moments that have set him apart from the pack...

Well, until Saturday at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro!

Facing Sean Strickland, dos Santos reminded everyone of his capoeira roots with a silky-smooth spinning kick. Check it out above.

With a slight feint, dos Santos forces Strickland to overreact, and as he looks to reset, he is lined up perfectly for dos Santos' heel. It lands directly to his temple, rocking him badly and setting up the finish.

Now 5-1 in his UFC career (19-5 overall), this could lead to big things for dos Santos. Already a magnet for fight-night bonuses, this spectacular win could set him up for a fight with a top-10 name.