Missed Fists: Fighter actually pulls off jumping switch kick, knocks out opponent instead of injuring himself
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor returned to MMA at UFC 329 after five years but suffered a knee injury just over a minute into the fight against Max Holloway, ending the bout prematurely.
- Amateur fighter Noah Starowicz successfully executed the same jumping switch kick McGregor attempted during his professional debut at Ultimate Battlegrounds 29, showcasing the technique’s potential.
- At Open Fighting Championship 67 in Moscow, Sabrina Van Damm secured a quick triangle choke win over Liliya Platova, who later controversially fought the referee after the submission.
- Several notable amateur MMA finishes included a rapid knockout by Ethan Hatcher at Combat Night Gainesville and a front kick knockout by Luka Bracey at Fusion FC 46 in England.
- Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling medalist Zhan Beleniuk made a successful MMA debut by defeating veteran Haim Gozali, signaling a promising transition from wrestling to MMA.
