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After a wild first month of 2023 in MMA, UFC Fight Pass is counting down some of the top moments around the sport to kick off the year.
2023 kicked off with a bang in January with the first UFC pay-per-view of the year in Brazil. Brandon Moreno and Jamahal Hill began their calendar year by earning UFC titles in hostile territory.
Highlights around MMA in January aren’t just limited to the UFC. Smaller promotions, including LFA and Fury FC, showcased some of the most jaw-dropping highlights of the year thus far.
To recap some of the top finishes of 2023 to date, UFC Fight Pass put together some of January’s top moments into one violent compilation.
Daniel Marcos Collapses Saimon Oliveira (UFC 283)
Peruvian fighter Daniel Marcos silenced the Rio de Janeiro crowd by finishing Saimon Oliveira at UFC 283.
In the first fight of the prelims, Marcos swarmed Oliveira with a nasty body shot to kick off the card in style.
Ismael Bonfim KOs Terrance McKinney With A Flying Knee (UFC 283)
UFC lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim made a statement in his promotional debut when he demolished Terrance McKinney with a flying knee.
It didn’t take long for Bonfim to raise eyebrows against the equally impressive McKinney. After a back-and-forth first round, Bonfim put the exclamation point on the win with a flying knee in the second round.
Jailton Almeida Aces Biggest UFC Test (UFC 283)
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida proved he belongs in the heavyweight rankings with a dominant performance against Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Almeida got Abdurakhimov’s back in Round 2 and proceeded to land a series of devastating blows for the ground-and-pound win.
Abdoul Abdouraguimov Traps Rafal Haratyk In Nasty Kneebar (Ares FC 11)
Absolutely surreal comeback from the Lazy King. Abdoul Abdouraguimov desperately needed a finish and with under 30 seconds in round 5, he kneebarred Rafa? Haratyk to become ARES FC double-champ. pic.twitter.com/A2YhPGZUu3— Will (@ChillemDafoe) January 20, 2023
Abdoul Abdouraguimov proved he’s a name for UFC fans to keep an eye on with a come-from-behind win at Ares FC 11.
Abdouraguimov looked close to getting finished against Rafal Haratyk but turned the tide with a nasty kneebar submission.
Alexandra Tekenah Punishes Levi Steedman With Devastating Knees (Ares FC 11)
Alexandra Tekenah TKOed Levi Steedman at Ares FC 11 with a flurry of knees from the clinch.
Tekenah, just four fights into her career, showed off the technique of a veteran to keep up her winning ways.
Josh Walker Overwhelms Eddie Fraire With Crazy Flurry (Fury FC 73)
Josh Walker made the most of his Fury FC 73 main event with a flying knee finish of Eddie Fraire.
Walker has won three straight and could be a flyweight the UFC might be interested in later this year.
Felipe Bunes Sends Yuma Horiuchi Flying (LFA 149)
Felipe Bunes caught Yuma Horiuchi with a massive left hand on the forehead that sent his opponent flying.
Bunes has won three of his last four fights.
Check out the full UFC Fight Pass compilation below.
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After a wild first month of 2023 in MMA, UFC Fight Pass is counting down some of the top moments around the sport to kick off the year.
2023 kicked off with a bang in January with the first UFC pay-per-view of the year in Brazil. Brandon Moreno and Jamahal Hill began their calendar year by earning UFC titles in hostile territory.
Highlights around MMA in January aren’t just limited to the UFC. Smaller promotions, including LFA and Fury FC, showcased some of the most jaw-dropping highlights of the year thus far.
To recap some of the top finishes of 2023 to date, UFC Fight Pass put together some of January’s top moments into one violent compilation.
Daniel Marcos Collapses Saimon Oliveira (UFC 283)
Peruvian fighter Daniel Marcos silenced the Rio de Janeiro crowd by finishing Saimon Oliveira at UFC 283.
In the first fight of the prelims, Marcos swarmed Oliveira with a nasty body shot to kick off the card in style.
Ismael Bonfim KOs Terrance McKinney With A Flying Knee (UFC 283)
UFC lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim made a statement in his promotional debut when he demolished Terrance McKinney with a flying knee.
It didn’t take long for Bonfim to raise eyebrows against the equally impressive McKinney. After a back-and-forth first round, Bonfim put the exclamation point on the win with a flying knee in the second round.
Jailton Almeida Aces Biggest UFC Test (UFC 283)
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida proved he belongs in the heavyweight rankings with a dominant performance against Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Almeida got Abdurakhimov’s back in Round 2 and proceeded to land a series of devastating blows for the ground-and-pound win.
Abdoul Abdouraguimov Traps Rafal Haratyk In Nasty Kneebar (Ares FC 11)
Absolutely surreal comeback from the Lazy King. Abdoul Abdouraguimov desperately needed a finish and with under 30 seconds in round 5, he kneebarred Rafa? Haratyk to become ARES FC double-champ. pic.twitter.com/A2YhPGZUu3
— Will (@ChillemDafoe) January 20, 2023[/quote]
Abdoul Abdouraguimov proved he’s a name for UFC fans to keep an eye on with a come-from-behind win at Ares FC 11.
Abdouraguimov looked close to getting finished against Rafal Haratyk but turned the tide with a nasty kneebar submission.
Alexandra Tekenah Punishes Levi Steedman With Devastating Knees (Ares FC 11)
Alexandra Tekenah TKOed Levi Steedman at Ares FC 11 with a flurry of knees from the clinch.
Tekenah, just four fights into her career, showed off the technique of a veteran to keep up her winning ways.
Josh Walker Overwhelms Eddie Fraire With Crazy Flurry (Fury FC 73)
Josh Walker made the most of his Fury FC 73 main event with a flying knee finish of Eddie Fraire.
Walker has won three straight and could be a flyweight the UFC might be interested in later this year.
Felipe Bunes Sends Yuma Horiuchi Flying (LFA 149)
Felipe Bunes caught Yuma Horiuchi with a massive left hand on the forehead that sent his opponent flying.
Bunes has won three of his last four fights.
Check out the full UFC Fight Pass compilation below.
Click here to view the article.
2023 kicked off with a bang in January with the first UFC pay-per-view of the year in Brazil. Brandon Moreno and Jamahal Hill began their calendar year by earning UFC titles in hostile territory.
Highlights around MMA in January aren’t just limited to the UFC. Smaller promotions, including LFA and Fury FC, showcased some of the most jaw-dropping highlights of the year thus far.
To recap some of the top finishes of 2023 to date, UFC Fight Pass put together some of January’s top moments into one violent compilation.
Daniel Marcos Collapses Saimon Oliveira (UFC 283)
Peruvian fighter Daniel Marcos silenced the Rio de Janeiro crowd by finishing Saimon Oliveira at UFC 283.
In the first fight of the prelims, Marcos swarmed Oliveira with a nasty body shot to kick off the card in style.
Ismael Bonfim KOs Terrance McKinney With A Flying Knee (UFC 283)
UFC lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim made a statement in his promotional debut when he demolished Terrance McKinney with a flying knee.
It didn’t take long for Bonfim to raise eyebrows against the equally impressive McKinney. After a back-and-forth first round, Bonfim put the exclamation point on the win with a flying knee in the second round.
Jailton Almeida Aces Biggest UFC Test (UFC 283)
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida proved he belongs in the heavyweight rankings with a dominant performance against Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Almeida got Abdurakhimov’s back in Round 2 and proceeded to land a series of devastating blows for the ground-and-pound win.
Abdoul Abdouraguimov Traps Rafal Haratyk In Nasty Kneebar (Ares FC 11)
Absolutely surreal comeback from the Lazy King. Abdoul Abdouraguimov desperately needed a finish and with under 30 seconds in round 5, he kneebarred Rafa? Haratyk to become ARES FC double-champ. pic.twitter.com/A2YhPGZUu3— Will (@ChillemDafoe) January 20, 2023
Abdoul Abdouraguimov proved he’s a name for UFC fans to keep an eye on with a come-from-behind win at Ares FC 11.
Abdouraguimov looked close to getting finished against Rafal Haratyk but turned the tide with a nasty kneebar submission.
Alexandra Tekenah Punishes Levi Steedman With Devastating Knees (Ares FC 11)
Alexandra Tekenah TKOed Levi Steedman at Ares FC 11 with a flurry of knees from the clinch.
Tekenah, just four fights into her career, showed off the technique of a veteran to keep up her winning ways.
Josh Walker Overwhelms Eddie Fraire With Crazy Flurry (Fury FC 73)
Josh Walker made the most of his Fury FC 73 main event with a flying knee finish of Eddie Fraire.
Walker has won three straight and could be a flyweight the UFC might be interested in later this year.
Felipe Bunes Sends Yuma Horiuchi Flying (LFA 149)
Felipe Bunes caught Yuma Horiuchi with a massive left hand on the forehead that sent his opponent flying.
Bunes has won three of his last four fights.
Check out the full UFC Fight Pass compilation below.
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2023 kicked off with a bang in January with the first UFC pay-per-view of the year in Brazil. Brandon Moreno and Jamahal Hill began their calendar year by earning UFC titles in hostile territory.
Highlights around MMA in January aren’t just limited to the UFC. Smaller promotions, including LFA and Fury FC, showcased some of the most jaw-dropping highlights of the year thus far.
To recap some of the top finishes of 2023 to date, UFC Fight Pass put together some of January’s top moments into one violent compilation.
Daniel Marcos Collapses Saimon Oliveira (UFC 283)
Peruvian fighter Daniel Marcos silenced the Rio de Janeiro crowd by finishing Saimon Oliveira at UFC 283.
In the first fight of the prelims, Marcos swarmed Oliveira with a nasty body shot to kick off the card in style.
Ismael Bonfim KOs Terrance McKinney With A Flying Knee (UFC 283)
UFC lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim made a statement in his promotional debut when he demolished Terrance McKinney with a flying knee.
It didn’t take long for Bonfim to raise eyebrows against the equally impressive McKinney. After a back-and-forth first round, Bonfim put the exclamation point on the win with a flying knee in the second round.
Jailton Almeida Aces Biggest UFC Test (UFC 283)
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida proved he belongs in the heavyweight rankings with a dominant performance against Shamil Abdurakhimov.
Almeida got Abdurakhimov’s back in Round 2 and proceeded to land a series of devastating blows for the ground-and-pound win.
Abdoul Abdouraguimov Traps Rafal Haratyk In Nasty Kneebar (Ares FC 11)
Absolutely surreal comeback from the Lazy King. Abdoul Abdouraguimov desperately needed a finish and with under 30 seconds in round 5, he kneebarred Rafa? Haratyk to become ARES FC double-champ. pic.twitter.com/A2YhPGZUu3
— Will (@ChillemDafoe) January 20, 2023[/quote]
Abdoul Abdouraguimov proved he’s a name for UFC fans to keep an eye on with a come-from-behind win at Ares FC 11.
Abdouraguimov looked close to getting finished against Rafal Haratyk but turned the tide with a nasty kneebar submission.
Alexandra Tekenah Punishes Levi Steedman With Devastating Knees (Ares FC 11)
Alexandra Tekenah TKOed Levi Steedman at Ares FC 11 with a flurry of knees from the clinch.
Tekenah, just four fights into her career, showed off the technique of a veteran to keep up her winning ways.
Josh Walker Overwhelms Eddie Fraire With Crazy Flurry (Fury FC 73)
Josh Walker made the most of his Fury FC 73 main event with a flying knee finish of Eddie Fraire.
Walker has won three straight and could be a flyweight the UFC might be interested in later this year.
Felipe Bunes Sends Yuma Horiuchi Flying (LFA 149)
Felipe Bunes caught Yuma Horiuchi with a massive left hand on the forehead that sent his opponent flying.
Bunes has won three of his last four fights.
Check out the full UFC Fight Pass compilation below.
Click here to view the article.
