Welcome to the latest version of Missing Fists. Here we shed light on battles from all over the world. These busy times may have been overlooked.
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Miguel Sanson vs. Chris Johnson
Taeson Mason vs. Mason Lucky
Taeson Mason vs. Mason Lucky
This week’s leadoff honor had to go to Miguel Sanson for his mid-way effort to rock.
Yes, you’re looking right. It’s people’s elbows.
Sanson may not have been as hot as the great Dwayne Johnson, but it is clear that his intention is to entertain millions (and millions) around the world with this rarely seen earth and pound technique.
This is a comparison side by side thanks to Happy Punch.
It should be noted that the elbow did not finish the fight (just as Lock’s signature operations didn’t always lead to a three count), but Sanson’s opponent, Chris Johnson, was essentially done at that point. All it took was a big slam and a further ground strike to close out a memorable performance.
The 25-year-old bantamweight has been fighting three times in a row to improve his professional record to 7-2. I hope Sanson has a more meaningful career than the last guy trying to make a rock impression.
Previously on the card, amateur featherweight Teson Mason didn’t exactly queue up the band due to some sweet chin music, but this is just as nice head kick knockout.
Marcus Nash vs. Felipe Rocha
arturminev vs. Shane Keefe
Nico Echeberly vs. Devon Dixon
arturminev vs. Shane Keefe
Nico Echeberly vs. Devon Dixon
I don’t know what was going on in Houston last Sunday, but people were flattened in every way.
Marcus Nash brought cruelty to Felipe Rocha, who didn’t want a part of it. After seeing the uppercut Nash blows up him, you can understand why.
As Rosha began desperately raising his hands, no one would have condemned the judge if he intervened on the spot to stop the fight. It may have saved Rosha the hospital bill.
Artur Minev didn’t give Shane Kieff a chance to respond when he was wound up a mile away before covering his 102 mph fastball (hey, baseball is back!).
Ah, did you think you were out of range? It’s wrong.
And Nico Echeberly did it to Devon Dixon.
A summary of straight chalk in a Fury FC cage that night.
It wasn’t that good for the fighter who was defeated at LFA 204 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Tuan Ho took just 16 seconds to get Jimi Natividad out.
A hard head kick began the knockout sequence, and the front kick-up middle seemed to sink into any fighting spirit left by Nach Buddvid. Finish Fleury was from elementary school there.
In the penultimate evening, Dylan Mantello caught Ednilson Santos in a pretty pairing where Santos had solid legs.
Rashad Evans will be proud. Or once again you feel embarrassed. I don’t really understand.
A fistless veteran Joe Giannetti returned to the victory column with this smooth triangle choke use to score a TKO from the bottom position.
Giannetti has been working for years since it was short on TUF 27 Finale I’m back in 2018. Is it time for the UFC to give him a callback? He spoke to my best friend Mike Heck before Saturday’s fight, but if he gets another chance to step into the Octagon, it sounds like he has his head in the right space.
Mateus Rodrigues vs. Diogo Ferreira
Patrick Gomez vs Lucas Caldas
Patrick Gomez vs Lucas Caldas
At the Rio de Janeiro Shoot Brazil 128, Mateus Rodriguez spins Diogoferreira all the way with the exact rights of the temple.
When a strike places you on the ground away from your opponent, I’m going to say it’s a good stop.
A finger of shame on Lucas Caldas for this illegal stomp that caused him to disqualify.
Lucas Caldas defeats Patrick Gomez’s full shit for 10 minutes and stomps into his body before losing in DQ. Gomez cannot continue and is rewarded with victory. I still consider Caldas undefeated. #ShootoBrasil128 pic.twitter.com/4tf4ukbts7
– Caposa (@grabaka_hitman) March 22, 2025
To be fair, here in the MMA battles, we have frequently supported the virtue of cheating in our battles, so when this happens, we feel somewhat responsible. However, we always emphasized not being caught, and this violation was just as clear as the day. If it doesn’t sacrifice the fight to you, it’s a good cheating, man!
Jair Perez vs. Marco Reynoso
Sofia Montenegro vs. Jovan Naruis
Gustavo Navarrete vs. Raymundo Olvera
Carlos Perez vs. Miguel Calderon
Sofia Montenegro vs. Jovan Naruis
Gustavo Navarrete vs. Raymundo Olvera
Carlos Perez vs. Miguel Calderon
The Budo Sento Championship took place in Mexico City on Thursday (I think there will also be a Linky Dink promotion in town), and the impressive match portion of the card was incredibly violent.
For those who don’t know, BSC strike matches are essentially kickboxing using MMA gloves. This leads to the following moments:
That first knockdown will likely end with a finish from Jae Perez in the MMA battle, but instead stands at 8 counts. Marco Reinoso is too difficult for his own interest, so he answers and returns immediately. Then he gets even worse.
Sofia Montenegro ran through Giovanna Lewis and came to the “no mass” moment if I’ve ever seen it.
If you are slowly falling into the cage due to your opponent’s attack, I call the end of the fight a powerful indicator.
This was also the case:
Gustavo Navarrete caught a kick from Raymundo Olvera and fired his right hand in the middle for a one-shot KO.
And at another “we really didn’t need a count” moment, Carlos Perez turned Miguel Calderon over with a sickle spin kick on his body.
Stop counting and start calling the ambulance!
Opinion survey
What was the most memorable and missed fist moment this week?
47%
Miguel Sanson’s “People’s Elbow”
(26 votes)
29%
Marcus Nash’s Cage Sushaking Uppercut
(16 votes)
5%
Tuan Ho 16 seconds
(3 votes)
5%
Dylan Mantello makes men firm legs
(3 votes)
10%
Carlos Perez spin-kicks with courage
(6 votes)
1%
Other (please leave a comment below)
(1 vote)
55 votes total
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