Welcome to this week’s edition of MMA News’ Top 10 Finishes of the week! Every week there’s highlight-reel finishes all across the MMA world, and we’ve found some of the absolute best ones to showcase.
#10: Shergazy Kenjebaev Blitzes Prikhodko
Shergazy Kenjebaev shattered Nikita Prikhodko’s undefeated record in violent fashion when the two featherweights met at ACA 158 in Saint Petersburg.
What an absolute assault by Shergazy Kenjebaev to stop undefeated Nikita Prikhodko in the first round. That was a beating #ACA158 pic.twitter.com/90XFC1UU7x
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 2, 2023
The Kyrgyzstani fighter relentlessly pursued Prikhodko with huge strikes early in the fight before finally dropping the Russian with an uppercut.
#9: Muhammad Naimov’s UFC Debut
Muhammad Naimov had to overcome some early adversity before defeating Jamie Mullarkey in his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi.
What a debut for Muhammad Naimov
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 3, 2023
👏 #UFCVegas74 pic.twitter.com/uOw853dsMs
“Hillman” appeared to be having some trouble navigating Mullarkey’s striking before suddenly ending things with a huge combination just over halfway through the fight.
#8: Roosevelt Roberts Kicks Off TUF 31
Roosevelt Roberts got Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter off to a strong start by earning a quick finish over Nate Jennerman on the show’s opening episode.
Roosevelt Roberts secures the win in less than 10 SECONDS 😤 #TUF31 pic.twitter.com/sjPpL0JApU
— ESPN (@espn) May 31, 2023
“The Predator” showed that Michael Chandler’s faith in him was well-placed when he needed less than 10 seconds to knock Jennerman out.
#7: Karine Silva’s Nasty Leglock
Karine Silva spoiled Ketlen Souza’s UFC debut by securing a nasty submission in the opening minutes of their flyweight fight at UFC on ESPN 46.
THE KNEE POPPED 😱 #UFCVegas74 pic.twitter.com/J8ETOnh1T4
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 4, 2023
“Killer” was working from top position before she dropped back to secure a leglock that Souza tapped to just as her knee visibly buckled.
#6: Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov Floors Vlasenko
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov has now finished back-to-back opponents after handing Sanislav Vlasenko his second-straight loss at ACA 158.
Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov flatlines Stanislav Vlasenko with a huge left hook in the 2nd round #ACA158 pic.twitter.com/ZqrQ42VRf8
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 2, 2023
The 31-year-old was working off the back foot in the second round before he suddenly lunged forward and crushed Vlasenko with a left hook.
#5: Jim Miller Keeps Making UFC History
Jim Miller continued his march towards UFC 300 and scored the fastest win of his lengthy career when he stopped the debuting Jesse Butler at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi
QUICK WORK FOR JIM MILLER 😤 #UFCVegas74 pic.twitter.com/JQV7QJCNn5
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 4, 2023
The 39-year-old only needed 23 seconds to floor Butler with a left hand and add to his record number of wins and appearances in the UFC.
#4: Alex Oliveira’s Huge Slam
Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira scored the most violent win of his post-UFC career when he finished Stefan Sekulić in the co-main event of a card co-promoted as Titan FC 82 and SBC 47.
Judo throw KO for Cowboy Oliveira!! That's a new one…#TitanFC82 pic.twitter.com/ORct1qykp3
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 2, 2023
The UFC veteran was pressed to the fence by Sekulić late in the opening round but ended up knocking the Serbian out cold with a brutal judo throw.
#3: Mamed Khalidov Closes Out KSW 83
Mamed Khalidov closed out his trilogy with Scott Askham by finishing the Englishman for a second time in the main event of KSW 83: Colosseum 2.
WOOOW!!! MAMED KHALIDOV!!!
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) June 3, 2023
He does it again!!! XTB #KSWColosseum2 pic.twitter.com/IIAZGTfZ8i
“Cannibal” stopped Askham in just over 30 seconds during their second meeting, but their third fight saw Khalidov score another highlight-reel victory thanks to a well-timed kick and follow-up punches.
#2: Ateba Abega Gautier Sleeps Lekić
Ateba Abega Gautier handed Vuk Lekić the first loss of his pro career when the two met in a middleweight bout on the co-promoted Titan FC 82/SBC 47 card in Serbia.
Ateba Gautier just kicked off SBC / Titan FC with a savage head kick KO over Vuk Lekić. My word #TitanFC82 pic.twitter.com/oY1KZ43AOj
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 2, 2023
The Cameroonian now has three-straight finishes in the first round after flattening Lekić with a head kick that had the referee sprinting in to end the fight.
#1: Krzysztof Głowacki’s Improbable Knockout
Krzysztof Głowacki’s MMA debut at KSW 83: Colosseum 2 provided a finish that will almost certainly be in the running for the sport’s Knockout of the Year.
KNOCKED OUT from FULL MOUNT! 🤯
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) June 3, 2023
Former WBO cruiserweight champ 🇵🇱 Krzysztof Głowacki is dangerous from anywhere!!
XTB #KSWColosseum2 pic.twitter.com/7pZI71yaPX
The former WBO champion was put on his back by Patryk Tołkaczewski early in the heavyweight contest but slept his Polish countryman with a left hand from bottom position.
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