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Austin McBroom delivered a brutal one-punch knockout of Faze Temper in the Brand Risk 15 main event, capping the night with a left hand that dropped Temper and drew a stunned reaction from the crowd; UFC boss Dana White was seen watching on-camera, and a Bryce Hall showdown could be next for McBroom.
Missed Fists spotlights a controversial, delayed stoppage by Georgia referee Nate Mann in Byron Wilson vs. Skyler King, drawing sharp reactions from pros and even the fighters, before a roundup of rapid finishes across Fury FC, CFFC, Octagon League and more—highlighting standout KOs like Damien Deleon’s 11-second head-kick and Josue Sotero’s 22-second heel hook and underscoring calls for better officiating and fighter protection.
Dana White's Contender Series 88 delivered a violent night of action, with six fighters earning UFC contracts: Roman Puga, Taner Trembley, Kaik Brito, Alik Lorenz, Cristian Perez, and Trent Miller. Trembley earned a contract despite losing the opening war to Puga, while the others secured deals via KO/TKO or submission on the night.
A Missed Fists roundup showcases brutal knockouts from around the globe, led by Jan Cieplowski’s six-punch KO after Reimison Saraiva drops his hands, with notable finishes from Brave CF, Oktagon, UFC Fight Pass events and Jungle Fight, illustrating how a poor defensive choice can lead to spectacular endings in MMA.
Uros Medic knocked out Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds at UFC Belgrade, landing a perfectly timed left hand that hurt Rodriguez and allowed follow-up punches before the referee stopped the fight, as Medic celebrated a home-city knockout and extended his streak.
Daniel Rodriguez’s UFC Belgrade appearance ended in a first‑round knockout by Uros Medic just 30 seconds in, marking his return to action after an eight‑month prison stint in Mexico and over a year away from the UFC. The 39‑year‑old fighter said he was out of shape on comeback night but plans to improve his conditioning and come back stronger, as his UFC record moved to 10‑5 with another KO loss.
Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by TKO in 30 seconds in the UFC Belgrade main event, marking Medic's first UFC main event and extending his five-fight win streak with a rapid finish.
Navajo Stirling, an undefeated 205‑pound prospect, delivered a statement in UFC Belgrade’s co‑main event by stopping former champion Jan Blachowicz in under three minutes with heavy ground‑and‑pound, cementing himself as a genuine title threat even as teammate Carlos Ulberg currently holds the belt; the win drew wide praise from pros on social media.
Navajo Stirling knocked out former champion Jan Blachowicz in the first round at UFC Belgrade, delivering a short-notice win and fast-impressive performance, then called out Khalil Rountree and Paulo Costa as his next targets to establish himself as a rising light heavyweight contender.
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Archie Colgan by knockout at 3:42 of the first round in the PFL New York main event, defending the lightweight title and signaling the end of his PFL contract with an emphatic win, on a card that also showcased several other results.
At PFL New York, Amru Magomedov extended his perfect record with a second-round KO of Angel Alvarez; Moustapha Diakhate opened the night with a first-round TKO of Darryl Walker; Lazaro Dayron edged Raufeon Stots by split decision; Sean Gauci won a unanimous decision over Allan Begosso; Tatiana Postarnakova beat Montana De La Rosa by split decision in women’s flyweight; Levan Khabalaev stopped Chamy Delva in 1:44 of Round 1; Omar El Dafrawy defeated Jonathan Piersma by unanimous decision; Montana De La Rosa also lost to Postarnakova, while the co-main Dakota Ditcheva vs. Denise Kielholtz was set for the night.
Steve Garcia reflects on his first-round knockout loss to Diego Lopes on the UFC White House card, citing mistakes (getting drawn into a brawl and missing defensive cues), weather-delayed warmups, and the absence of coach Greg Jackson in his corner. Returning home, he shared the defeat with his young son, who cried, a moment that deeply motivated Garcia to train harder and pursue a faster return to title contention.
RJ Harris made a splash in his UFC debut by stopping Alvin Hines with a right uppercut at 1:40 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, extending his unbeaten record to 6-0 with five finishes. Hines, in his second UFC appearance, dropped to 0-2 in the promotion. Harris celebrated the win emotionally and revealed his wife is expecting their first child.
UFC Oklahoma City featured a mix of finishes and decisions: Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani outpointed Seokhyeon Ko over three tight rounds for a unanimous decision; Ezra Elliott dominated Damien Anderson to a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 decision; Alden Coria edged Stewart Nicoll via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28); Felipe Franco stopped Levi Rodrigues Jr. by TKO in round 2; RJ Harris knocked out Alvin Hines in round 1; and Dione Barbosa submitted Alice Melisano with a standing rear-naked choke, rounding out a card that mixed grit, groundwork, and early stoppages.
Former pro wrestler Jake Hager was knocked out in round three by Amanpreet Singh at Power Slap 21 in Las Vegas. The event followed Hager’s earlier knockout win, and he’s publicly clashed with AEW’s Tony Khan in the past, while balancing other ventures like trucking and limited wrestling activity.