This week in MMA saw a plethora of incredible finishes across different promotions. Highlighting the action, Shuya Kamikubo made a stunning LFA debut with a rare twister submission, a hold so dangerous it could cause serious injury if not tapped to. Kamikubo’s victory over Mateus Santos showcased his skills and put him firmly back on the map after a stint in ONE Championship.
Beyond Kamikubo’s amazing submission, Victor Nunes delivered a swift one-punch knockout at UAE Warriors 58, leaving his opponent visibly bewildered. Also at UAE Warriors, Abdurakhman Alimagomedov secured a painful kimura submission that prompted a timely referee stoppage, though his opponent seemed to question the intervention.
In Mexico at LUX 050, Kike Gonzalez executed a beautiful kneebar, catching his opponent off guard, while Bryan Ulises Lopez landed a devastating knee strike for a quick knockout victory.
From Belgium, Ramzan Khakimov impressed with an incredibly tight buggy choke at a Rising Stars event. Germany’s Unity Fight Series 3 witnessed Antonio Copey’s brutal knockout in the light heavyweight division and a spectacular flying knee finish by Noorrahman Amiri.
Oktagon MMA 67 in the Czech Republic featured Tomas Mudroch’s clever upkick knockout and Robert Pukac’s decisive knockout victory. Lucia Szabova maintained her undefeated record with a rare standing Americana submission, and Jaime Cordero demonstrated incredible strength with an arm-triangle choke from bottom position.
In Poland, Kacper Klasa scored a knockout at First Step Championship, adding an extra push for emphasis. Centurion FC in Brazil saw Elismar Lima deliver a crushing right hand knockout. Fight Nights Global in Russia had Dmitry Bikrev’s face-plant knockout and incredibly fast knockouts from Roza Knysh and Tamerlan Ashakhanov, with Ashakhanov securing a win in just nine seconds.
These are just some of the overlooked yet spectacular finishes from the world of MMA this week, proving that incredible martial arts action can be found in every corner of the globe.
