Welcome to the newest version of Missed Fists, the place we shine a light-weight on fights from throughout the globe which will have been neglected in these hectic occasions when it looks as if there’s an MMA present each different day.
It’s a brand new yr, however fights, nicely, they maintain proper on rolling (and technically, most of those came about in 2024 anyway). That’s proper, the vacation season and the celebration of Earth circling the Solar another time (or the Solar circling the Earth, I assume, for those who’re Bryce Mitchell and firm) don’t imply a factor to the inexorable march of fight sports activities. The world retains turning, and fights maintain taking place, so we’ve gathered one of the best of them right here as our present to you high-quality readers.
And as soon as once more, the esteemed Alexander Okay. Lee is off for the vacations, so that you’re caught with Jed Meshew week. Hope that’s cool.
(Huge thanks as all the time to @Barrelelapierna for his or her weekly lists of one of the best KOs and submissions and to @Grabaka_Hitman for importing most of the clips you see right here. Give them a observe and chip in on Patreon for those who can.)
Do Gyeom Lee vs. Do Yoon Hwang
Min Woo Kim vs. Takeaki Kinoshita
Let’s begin in South Korea the place, final Saturday, Seoul hosted Black Fight 13, the place on the undercard, Do Gyeom Lee took on Do Yoon Hwang in a light-weight bout. For all intents and functions, this seemed to be a setup bout for Do Gyeom Lee, on condition that Do Yoon Hwang was solely 2-4 in his profession heading into the struggle, however that wasn’t the case when the open bell sounded.
Do Yoon Hwang got here out weapons blazing and had Do Gyeom Lee in a fairly dangerous spot early, however because the saying goes, harm ain’t useless, and DGL finally discovered a house for an enormous proper hand that immediately modified his circumstances.
Battered fighters are probably the most harmful—that is the knowledge in fight sports activities. Do Gyeom Lee 이도겸 (10-7) confronted difficulties and appeared shaken, but he stood agency and knocked out Do Yoon Hwang 황도윤 (2-5) within the first spherical in Seoul, South Korea .#blackcombat#MMA pic.twitter.com/jco47I063w
— Permante (@PermantexG) December 28, 2024
It was a powerful comeback for Do Gyeom Lee and a important win as the previous UAE Warriors champion was simply 1-4 in his previous 5 fights heading into the occasion.
That was simply the teaser although as in the principle occasion, Min Woo Kim prolonged his report to 12-2 (1 NC) with a devastating head kick knockout of Takeaki Kinoshita.
Critically, that’s a classic Carlos Condit mixture proper there, with comparable outcomes. And once you issue within the wonderful report, his age (solely 31 years previous), and the truth that Kim seems to be fairly good getting off the bus, I’d wager “Korean Moai” makes an look on Contender Collection this season.
Hope Misner vs. Emily Martinez
Talking of head kicks, Hope Misner ended 2024 on a excessive word this previous Saturday when she took on Emily Martinez in an novice contest at Dynasty Fight Sports activities 95: Seasons Beatings. And a beating it was as Misner delivered a savage head kick knockout, selecting up the primary win of her profession in spectacular trend.
The bout was the primary of Martinez’s profession, and after a loss like that, could be her final, and albeit, who might blame her?
Dong Hwan Lim vs. In Jae La
However whereas some fighters are one-and-done, different fighters want just a little extra time. Like, time beyond regulation. Living proof, over at Highway FC 71 final weekend, Dong Hwan Lim and In Jae La had a hard-fought battle for the interim middleweight championship, however after three five-minute rounds, neither fighter did sufficient to safe the victory. As an alternative, the bout headed to time beyond regulation, and apparently, Lim solely want a number of extra seconds within the third spherical, as a result of he ended issues with a sequence of huge punches virtually instantly as soon as the additional innings began.
It was an enormous win for Lim who not solely avenged a earlier loss to In, however superior his total profession report to 6-7. Another and Lim will likely be at .500!
Hailaierke vs. Zhifa Shang
Alexander Zyryanov vs. Ramazan Gasanbegov
Yuhe Zhang vs. Alibek Seidazym
Now, let’s head on over to China the place Jue Cheng King Bounty Competitors came about in Luliang, Shanxi, and in the principle occasion, Hailaierke, AKA “Yi Warrior,” squared off with Zhifa Shang for the flyweight event championship. A former Contender Collection competitor and former JCK champion, Shang had an enormous expertise benefit, however “Yi Warrior” didn’t a lot care, blitzing the previous champion out of the cage was a monstrous proper hand within the first spherical.
JCK wasn’t nearly knockouts although because the Chinese language regional promotion additionally featured a few fairly enjoyable submissions.
First up, on the undercard, Alexander Zyryanov tapped out Ramazan Gasanbegov with probably the most dedicated anaconda choke you’ve ever seen.
Critically, take a look at the person! He actually dives with Gasanbegov’s head locked up. Man was going for it. And simply 22 years previous with an intensive novice profession, Zyryanov might be going for it in larger leagues quickly.
However that’s not all! Instantly after Zyryanov’s submission, Yuhe Zhang locked up his personal submission, tapping Alibek Seidazym with a textbook kneebar.
Poor Seidazym seems to be like he might need gotten actually tousled there he instantly grabbed his knee in ache after which limped his approach to the official announcement.
You’ll be able to try all the JCK Bounty Competitors occasion on YouTube.
Battle Circus 11 — Brawla in Kuala
And, after all, how might I not discuss Battle Circus, the carniest sideshow in a sport of carny sideshows.
The world’s main promoter of “Wow, I didn’t know you may nonetheless do this in 2024” returned to the stage with Battle Circus 11 this previous week (nicely, it was really filmed months in the past, however until you reside in Kuala Lumpur or are Todd Duffee, you didn’t see it).
That includes foot-in-tire boxing, a deadly four-way pillow struggle, wheelchair boxing, heads or tails boxing (the principles change spherical to spherical), “Siamese boxing” (groups of two in a single shirt), and a kicking-only bout, the occasion was headlined by promoter Jon Nutt taking over the Battle Circus legend Blobtang in kickboxing bout, Brawla in Kuala was very a lot what you’ve come to anticipate from the Battle Circus crew.
Was it one of the best Battle Circus? Positively not. However the joined boxing is definitely a really enjoyable concept and watching a clearly sick Jon Nutt fist struggle an infinite fats man whereas carrying his promoter outfight is fairly enjoyable. Plus, there’s a shock ending that, regardless of being full pro-wrestling, led to some good things. I received’t spoil the present with highlights, however try the video above.
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