Welcome to the most recent version of Missed Fists the place we shine a lightweight on fights from throughout the globe which will have been missed in these hectic instances the place it looks like there’s an MMA present each different day.
We simply put up a listing of probably the most explosive fighters in MMA to commemorate July 4 and you recognize what, we would have missed a couple of guys if this week’s regional and worldwide highlights are any indication.
(Massive thanks as at all times to @Barrelelapierna for his or her weekly lists of the very best KOs and submissions, and to @Grabaka_Hitman for importing lots of the clips you see right here. Give them a observe and chip in on Patreon in case you can.)
Suriyanlek vs. Rambong
Gingsanglek vs. Alexey Balyko
By some accounts, issues aren’t going nice for ONE Championship proper now, however that shouldn’t cease anybody from appreciating the superb athletes that step into the ring week in and week out. The most recent Friday Fights occasion in Bangkok, Thailand, was highlighted by Gingsanglek ending Alexey Balyko with a spinning backfist knockout that’s the stuff of desires (or nightmares, relying in your perspective).
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There’s knocked stiff after which there’s what occurred to poor Balyko. His physique would have been ejected from the ring have been the ropes not there to avoid wasting him. Gingsanglek, you’re a really, very unhealthy man.
The principle occasion end was nothing to sneeze at both as Suriyanlek left Rambong sleeping on the ropes with a brutal flurry.
Rambong was left frozen like a fly in amber. This KO shall be preserved for all eternity.
You may watch a free replay of ONE Friday Fights 115 on YouTube.
Han Sang-Kwon vs. Yeo Je-Woo
Wait, did somebody say nasty elbow KO? Han Sang-Kwon, present us what you bought!
From Street FC 73 in Seoul, Han stepped into his spinning and drove his elbow proper throughout Yeo Je-Woo’s face. It occurred so quick, I’m undecided Yeo even had a face afterwards.
Zakaria Elhanna vs. Matusalem dos Santos
At Ares FC 33 in Nantes, France, Zakaria Elhanna got here excessive with a proper hand excessive that despatched Matusalem dos Santos flailing to the canvas.
The French heavyweight was competing in simply his third professional bout after debuting a 12 months in the past and whereas his method leaves loads to be desired, he’s already displaying energy and magnificence in spades.
Islam Youssef vs. Benyamin Ghahreman
Amir Fazli vs. Rostem Akman
Islam Youssef gave us one of many 12 months’s finest knockouts at PFL MENA 2, so be sure to try our writeup on that brilliance.
And positively don’t miss what Amir Fazli did to former UFC fighter Rostem Akman.
LIGHTS OUT
First Welterweight bout of the night time ends in a vicious 2nd Spherical KO as Amir Fazli connects with a MASSIVE OVERHAND RIGHT
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— PFL (@PFLMMA) July 4, 2025
Not solely did Fazli ship Akman’s mouthpiece flying, he virtually despatched the hair flying off of his physique with that shot. If you happen to’ve ever seen Akman earlier than, you understand how spectacular that’s.
Terrence Xinti Born vs. Tico Van Den Berg
Let’s get to some extra swangin’ and bangin’, courtesy of Terrence Xinti Born at an EFC Worldwide occasion in Sandton, South Africa.
By the best way, what number of pointless hammerfists have been there this week? That is getting ridiculous. Gregory Rodrigues, I’m taking a look at you for uplifting this impolite conduct.
Kasim Aras vs. Adam Palasz
A minimum of there’s one end the place each floor strike was completely mandatory, albeit no much less terrifying.
BIG Heavyweight Debut!
Former LFL champion, Kasim Aras had a really spectacular OKTAGON debut this previous weekend, stopping Pałasz within the very first spherical.
Who would you wish to see him towards subsequent? pic.twitter.com/FaVy5Rotkz
— OKTAGON (@OktagonOfficial) July 3, 2025
Kasim Aras completely mauled Adam Palasz at an Oktagon 73 occasion in Hamburg, Germany. I’d coin a cliché and say he handled Palasz like a chew toy, however final time I checked chew toys weren’t able to begging for mercy.
Since a 1-4 droop that included two losses in Bellator, Aras has bounced again with consecutive wins together with a Ranges Battle League championship win this previous December. Aras is simply 37, give this younger gunner an opportunity, Uncle Dana!
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