Welcome to the latest collection highlighting fights from around the globe that might have been missed amidst the non-stop MMA schedule.
With a break from UFC action, regional and international promotions had ample opportunity to showcase their talent, and they certainly delivered. Fans witnessed numerous unbelievable finishes, starting with arguably the fastest of the year.
At a Vendetta Fight Nights event held in Ankara, Turkey, Mahsun Sahzade secured victory in a mere two seconds with a spinning kick knockout.
While questions about the fight`s setup may arise, the head kick itself was undeniably impressive regardless of any potential controversy surrounding the circumstances.
Octagon League presented a busy week with multiple events in Kazakhstan.
At Octagon League 73, Bogdan Pshebelskiy concluded an energetic performance by securing a Peruvian necktie submission. Pshebelskiy displayed an unpredictable style, fitting for such an unexpected finish.
Octagon Selection 53 also featured highlight-reel knockouts from Amir Kadamov and Mikhael Mamedov.
Moving to Japan, a DEEP Tokyo Impact event featured a controversial finish. While the fight might have been decided before the final blow, Shunsuky Miyabi landed a brutal stomp to the face that simply couldn`t be ignored.
Cage Titans 71 delivered memorable moments, including Jacob Apito`s devastating elbow knockout against Cole Cameron.
Speaking of brutal elbows, Christopher Bajo unleashed a barrage of them at a Fight Club Rush event in Malmo, Sweden. His opponent, Ali Isajew, paid the price for failing to adequately defend himself.
At Fusion FC 90 in Lima, Peru, Rangel dos Santos launched into the air to land a beautiful switch knee knockout. This finish was particularly notable as his opponent was previously undefeated, and it marked only the third knockout win in dos Santos`s career, his first since 2019.
Cage Fury FC events consistently produce exciting highlights. At their recent show, Eric Nolan landed a perfectly timed short left hand to drop Blayne Richards and claim the welterweight title.
Nick Galanti showed creative grappling, turning wrestling defense into a fight-winning submission. When Shane Sobnosky used a whizzer to defend a takedown, Galanti skillfully pulled guard and transitioned into a fight-ending guillotine choke, forcing the tap.
Busurman Zhumagul landed a forceful knee strike that appeared to significantly impact his opponent`s jawline.
At LFA 209, Joseilton delivered a stunning knockout victory over Carlos Petruzzella in a clash of undefeated fighters. Joseilton`s finish handed Petruzzella his first professional loss.
From Jungle Fight 136 in Sao Paulo, Laura Vasconcelos successfully defended her strawweight title with a swift head kick knockout against her opponent, also named Laura. Vasconcelos, now 5-0, continues to impress as a rising prospect.
Finally, a knockout from the Alexander Serdyukov Memorial event in Russia, which took place earlier but recently surfaced online, is worth highlighting. While the event was some time ago, Shukhrat Mirovazov delivered a finish remarkable for its sheer brutality.
From rapid-fire knockouts to powerful submissions and controversial strikes, recent regional MMA events provided plenty of highlights for fight fans.
