Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day.
You know what I was just thinking the other day? It’s been too long since we saw a fighter lose by – as it’s officially written in the rules – “TKO due to medical stoppage.” I know you all had the same thought.
No?
Well. Too bad.
(Big thanks as always to @Barrelelapierna for their weekly lists of the best KOs and submissions, and to @Grabaka_Hitman for uploading many of the clips you see here. Give them a follow and chip in on Patreon if you can.)
Chris Quiroz vs. Jahir Ramos
Not to overanalyze this regrettable moment, but of all the MMA pukings I’ve seen in my day (which is far, far too many) this has to be the closest I’ve come to seeing a fighter barf on his opponent.
Credit to Jahir Ramos to holding it in, but if he’d been stuck in that position for a few seconds longer, that could have gone so much worse.
It’s no mystery what caused Ramos to lose his lunch here as Chris Quiroz caught him clean with five toes to the tummy. You can tell Ramos immediately knows something was wrong as he freezes up before turning slightly away from his opponent. Quiroz then ducks in for a takedown, driving his shoulder into Ramos’ midsection, and we see Ramos’ cheeks puff up in threatening fashion.
And then: BLAAAAAAAAGGGGH
I’m not sure Ramos was done either, because he makes a hasty exit from the cage, likely to continue his business elsewhere.
Quiroz, a 29-year-old bantamweight prospect, improved to 4-1 with a knockout win he likely won’t ever forget. As for Ramos (2-2), this might seem bad now, but hey, Paddy Pimblett once puked his guts out after one of the more lackluster efforts of his pre-fight UFC career, and he might be fighting Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title next.
If you can stomach more action from Professional Extreme Fights 47, a free replay of the event is available on YouTube.
Ullubiy Amirzhanov vs. Ravshan Boymirzoev
Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov vs. Imram Magaramov
Caio Machado vs. Kevin Oumar
Kazbek Saidaliev vs. Ronny Markes
Amir Hossein Alipour vs. Abdelkrim Zouad
Omran Chaaban vs. Wellington Madeira
UAE Warriors held a pair of events in Abu Dhabi this week (both available on UFC Fight Pass) to capitalize on the UFC’s return to the nation’s capital and it featured even more finishes where I feared a fighter might vomit (they don’t, proceed freely).
Ullubiy Amirzhanov caught Ravshan Boymirzoev with a body kick that doubled him over and fortunately, the referee was quick to step in for the save there.
Not so fortunate was Imram Magaramov, whose insides were turned into a fine powder by Abdurakhman Nasrutdinov’s relentless ground-and-pound.
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen someone on their back knocked stiff like that by body shots.
This next clip isn’t strictly a body shot KO, it’s actually worse because former UFC fighter Caio Machado had to throw in a flying knee for good measure.
Caio Machado delivers a first-round KO/TKO that fans won’t forget! He overwhelms Kevin Oumar with raw power and precision a performance to remember and a message to the division! ⚡
Video Courtesy : UAE Warriors#UAEWarriors #Caio Machado #KEVIN OUMAR pic.twitter.com/ohZE0EjOon
— STARZPLAY | ستارزبلاي (@STARZPlayArabia) July 23, 2025
Speaking of former UFC fighters, it was a bad night for veteran Ronny Markes, who was on the wrong end of an intercept knee from Kazbek Saidaliev.
Instant nap.
That might not have even been the roughest fall of the evening as Amir Hossein Alipour landed a two-punch combination that made Abdelkrim Zouad go timbeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr all the way down to the canvas.
And last but not least from UAE Warriors, you know I have to show love to my Ultimate Fighter alums. Here’s Season 32 contestant Omran Chaaban doing his own version of tree-chopping as he destroyed Wellington Madeira with leg kicks.
Chaaban (9-1) lost to eventual TUF 32 winner Ryan Loder in the semifinals of that season’s middleweight tournament, but he’s 3-0 since then after dropping back down to 170 pounds and is almost guaranteed to get another crack at the UFC at some point.
Gerardo Correa vs. Carlos Landeros
Given all the brutality we’ve reviewed so far, this head kick from Gerardo Correa seems quaint in comparison.
From Jasaji Fighting League 53 (free replay available on YouTube):
That’s a cute flick of a kick. Carlos Landeros probably doesn’t feel the same way as the strike made him go Full Matua as soon as it landed and that’s never good.
Alibi Idris vs. Roybert Echeverria
Oh, you thought the TUF talk was done? NEVER.
This week’s TUF 33 episode featured the first flyweight semifinal bout between Kazakhstan’s Alibi Idris and Mexico’s Robert Echeverria (previously featured in Missed Fists for his own spectacular work) and Idris advanced with a sweet jumping knee knockout.
Perfect timing on that finish of yet another solid fight this season. Watch TUF!
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