Missed Fists: Fighter uses palm strikes to score a brutal TKO in combat jiu-jitsu, more

Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we spotlight fights from around the world that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day.

I think because we mainly focus on knockouts (and also the weird stuff) in this feature, readers might get the impression that we don’t fully appreciate the art of yeah jeetzu. Well, you can’t go more wrong.

In fact, this week we start off with some beautiful examples of the gentle art of Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2021 and Medusa Jiu-Jitsu 1 in Cancun, Mexico, two events that also turned out to feature people hitting. life. it is one of the other.

Mikey González against Carl Boudro
Felipe Fogolin vs. Ivan Leyva
Ffion Davies vs. Jennifer Rivera
Brianna Ste-Marie vs. April Parks

I swear we’ll get to the submissions, but first, how can we not show Mikey Gonzalez winning his match via a brutal TKO palm strike?

Closed fists are for weenies, if you don’t get knockouts from slaps you’re not all that stuff.

On the other hand, would you rather eat a few open hands at the dome or maybe have your whole life changed by a Peruvian Felipe Fogolin tie?

You know, I always go with the tie.

Not to be outdone, the female jiu-jitsu artists had the chance to perform the day before at the sister event of Combat Jiu Jitsu Medusa Jiu-Jitsu. It won’t come as a surprise to anyone, but just like in MMA, women have not only equaled men in terms of aggression, they have passed them.

Here is Ffion Davies with the proof.

It is a stroke of the palm then a rupture of the close arm.

Brianna Ste-Marie opened up April Parks’ defenses in a similar fashion, hitting her head like a coconut to set up a strangled victory at the back.

“Sweet art”, eh?

There was a lot more action going on at these two combat jiu-jitsu events and they’re both available for replay on UFC Fight Pass.

Jonathan Piersma vs. Kris Vereen
Charalampos vs. Grigoriou Efren Escareno

Also on UFC Fight Pass, Cage Fury Fighting Championships 101 took place in Bensalem, Penn., Last Saturday and unfortunately the most discussed submission was for the ghost variety.

Jonathan Piersma immediately launched a guillotine choke to counter a Kris Vereen pullout and his execution was top notch as he had a firm grip and managed to trap one of Vereen’s arms. Was it good enough to get the bid?

Technically, yes.

Referee Gaspar Oliver waved to him after just 31 seconds, which left Vereen completely confused. A review didn’t help Vereen’s case and he ended up suffering the first professional loss of his career after starting 5-0. Hopefully, like the recent Kevin Holland-Kyle Daukaus fight, this one is quickly rebooked.

The KO of Charalampos Grigoriou against Efren Escareno was much less controversial.

I love this finish because there isn’t a second where Grigoriou stops punching. He hits a monster right uppercut, then starts playing ground and pound, continues to throw as he stands, then throws some more with Escanero trying to crawl.

My expert analysis: Grigoriou wanted the finish there.

Coming back to the magic of submission, you know we couldn’t leave out Masakazu Imanari taking the # 28 submission victory (!!!) at a RIZIN event last Saturday, especially when the finish was so unpleasant .

Triangle to cuff to a shoulder blade to another cuff. This is Imanari magic fully on display and Takeshi Kasugai’s credit for making him work for it. That last twist at the end is just plain smelly.

Piotr Szeliga versus. Krzysztof Ferenc

Oh Fame MMA, you never fail to deliver.

This time the Polish celebrity wrestling organization gave us an insane knockout thanks to Piotr Szeliga.

I can’t tell you much about Szeliga other than her Tapology profile lists her basic style as “ice hockey” (you can see Szeliga in her natural element in this video). In fact, after seeing this, I can tell you one more thing: it hits like a truck.

Bad luck for Krzysztof Ferenc, although at least the sponsors grabbing prime real estate on his back got their money’s worth.

Samuel Bark vs. Baysangur Makaev

Finally, at Wolf Fight Promotion 3 in Halmstad, Sweden, muay Thai star Samuel Bark (nicknamed “Sammon Dekkers” in homage to kickboxing legend Ramon Dekkers) made his MMA debut and that’s about it. what he and his fans could have hoped for.

Facing MMA newcomer Baysangur Makaev, Bark knocked him down for the count with a knee hopping just off the button.

You can read more about Bark in this VICE 2017 feature. It’s not ice hockey, but apparently Muay Thai is a decent base if you ever plan to expand your interests into other combat sports. .

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If you are aware of a recent fight or event that you think may have been overlooked, or a promotion that may need some attention, please let us know on Twitter – @JedKMeshew and @AlexandreKLee – using the hashtag #MissedFists.