8 Biggest Combat Sports Moments From This Weekend (September 27)
This last weekend proved to be a banger for combat sports. We got to witness some really cool stories, heated grudges, comebacks of legends, celebrity appearances, and an absolute war. Let's count down to the biggest moments of this action-packed weekend: 8. A Knockout of The Year Contender In a regional MMA promotion in Independence, …
8. A Viral Knockout In Missouri, MMA fighters Josh Davis and Jacob Turner faced off in a regional promotion. Davis delivered an instant knockout, dropping Turner to the mat with his hands locked in the cage. The shocking scene went viral, gaining millions of views. 7. Drama at the Weigh-In UFC Vegas 121's co-main event featured a grudge match between Brazil's Norma Dumont and Argentina's Ailin Perez.
Their fight wasn't as entertaining as anticipated, but their weigh-in antics made headlines. Perez twerked, while Dumont responded with a packet of condoms and cash. 6. Japanese Boxing Rematch Japanese boxing saw a rematch between Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa. Inoue defended his WBC Bantamweight title against the kickboxing prodigy.
Nasukawa dropped Inoue once, but the champion took control and retained the belt. 5. Boxing Debut of Henry Cejudo UFC legend Henry Cejudo made his boxing debut against 20-year-old boxer Javon 'Wanna' Walton. The Olympic gold medalist wrestler edged out a split decision victory in front of a packed house. 4. Tony Ferguson Returns At 42, Tony Ferguson showcased his relentless style against Greco-Roman Olympic wrestler Mahmoud Sebie.
Ferguson finished Sebie in the 2nd round, giving fans nostalgic hope. 3. Miami Cop's UFC Debut Miami sheriff's deputy Luis Hernandez made his UFC debut in under two days. His submission of convicted felon Sedriques Dumas in under a minute stunned the crowd. Post-fight, Hernandez expressed respect for Dumas. 2. KO in BKFC 94 In Bare Knuckle FC's main event, Yoel Romero and Darren Till faced off in a technical battle.
Both fighters exchanged strong strikes but Romero emerged victorious via unanimous decision. 1. Meta Apex Main Event The highly anticipated UFC Vegas 121 main event featured a grueling contest between 21-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. and 39-year-old Raoni Barcelos. The bantweight contenders traded blows throughout the 5-round fight. In the 5th round, Rosas delivered a takedown, causing Barcelos to lose consciousness. Medics rushed Barcelos off the mat, and his condition remains unclear.
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