Thomas Almeida nearly decapitated Brad Pickett with a flying knee tonight

Almeida put his hand up for the Knockout of the Night bonus against Pickett.

BRAZIL’S THOMAS ALMEIDA scored a stunning KO win at UFC 189 in Las Vegas.

Almeida was knocked down twice in the first round against Brad Pickett but finished the fight in spectacular fashion with a flying knee early in the second.

If that doesn’t earn Almeida the $50,000 Knockout of the Night bonus, nothing will.

UFC 189: All of the results from tonight’s McGregor v Mendes card in Las Vegas

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