Fighter’s Leg Twists 180 Degrees After Devastating Slam in Missed Fists
In the latest edition of Missed Fists, we explore some dramatic and lesser-known MMA events around the globe. This week, we focus on a disturbing incident involving fighter Mar at the Bangla Boxing Stadium in Phuket, Thailand. During a match, Mar suffered a horrific leg injury after a takedown slam by his opponent, Samandar. The impact caused Mar’s leg to twist 180 degrees, resulting in his feet pointing in opposite directions. Despite the severity of the injury, Mar maintained a surprisingly calm demeanor as he was taken off on a stretcher.
Other Notable Fights and Highlights
Moving on from this unsettling event, we turn our attention to other compelling matches featured in recent promotions.
Mangu Professional League in Tashkent
- Magomed Saliev secured a dramatic knockout with a powerful overhand right against his opponent.
- The fight garnered significant attention, reaching over 5.3 million views on YouTube.
Cage Fury FC’s Title Fights
Cage Fury FC hosted an exciting event, prominently featuring three vacant title bouts:
- Busurman Zhumagul won the welterweight title with a striking spinning backfist into an anaconda choke.
- William Starks claimed the lightweight championship after defeating Nikita Leshukov.
- Arisa Matsuda showcased a beautiful armbar submission to take the 115-pound title from Ayan Tursyn.
- Damien Anderson executed a kneebar submission against Hondo Gutierrez.
Fight Club Rush 27 Highlights
At Fight Club Rush 27, Arlind Berisha delivered an impressive choke that left his opponent unconscious. Meanwhile, Felipe Oliveira dazzled the audience with one of the fastest spinning backfists witnessed at Arena Global 37 in Rio de Janeiro.
Levels Fight League Highlights
Pedro Calembela made a remarkable pro debut, finishing Tom Benett with a stunning flying knee. Notably, Calembela had struggled as an amateur, but this victory marked a fresh start in his career.
RUF 66 Showdown
In an intense match at RUF 66, Marcus Nash faced Duane Johnson. The fight ended with Nash delivering a knockout punch, showcasing his skill and determination.
Third-Round Comebacks
- Nahoru Miyagi made an impressive comeback at Pancrase Blood.9, turning the fight around in the final round.
- Vladislav Shatunskyi delivered a stunning head kick to Bartosz Nowicki at King’s Arena 2, securing a victory just seconds before the match concluded.
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