
Recent MMA events featured shocking moments, including a bizarre submission dubbed a 'chicken wing' and a devastating punch that shattered a jaw. Notable fights included Victor Hugo defeating Adilet Nurmatov and Rafael Alves overcoming Anthony Njokuani.
Combat sports never sleep. Around the world, people are probably duking it out for money or personal glory in an organized, hopefully regulated manner right now. Some leagues are more equal than others, leading us to bonkers fight results and bizarre decisions. Whether covering the news of our various sports, the wild happenings or memorable highlights, there is always something for someone. Above all, we seek a feast of carnage worthy of those seated on the “Just Bleed” throne.
For those of you who cannot get enough mayhem from the fighting world, we present to you multiple shocking recent moments across our beloved sport of MMA, and a teary-eyed one-off in the boxing realm. Try it out.
Event: Black Combat BND Black Cup – Eurasia vs. Korea Omega
When: May 2, 2026
Where: Osan, South Korea
Who: Victor Hugo def. Adilet Nurmatov
What: Nick Diaz, eat your heart out.
Event: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 10
When: May 1, 2026
Where: Miami, Florida
Who: Rafael Alves def. Anthony Njokuani
What: While we would be remiss if we did not mention 49-year-old Yoel Romero shattering Alex Nicholson’s jaw with one devastating punch on that same show, instead this oddball submission received our full attention. named it a version of of the catch wrestling “Nelson” playbook, in BJJ it can be known as a while the Florida officials called it a “chicken wing.” We opted to coin it a hammerlock, but an inverted variety since it stunningly wrenched Njokuani’s limb behind his head and not back. What a maniac.
Victor Hugo defeated Adilet Nurmatov at the Black Combat BND Black Cup held in Osan, South Korea.
A unique submission referred to as a 'chicken wing' was performed by Rafael Alves against Anthony Njokuani.
49-year-old Yoel Romero delivered a devastating punch that shattered Alex Nicholson's jaw during the event.
The 'chicken wing' is a type of submission that wrenches an opponent's limb behind their head, also referred to as a version of the 'Further Nelson' in catch wrestling.

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Event: Fight Club Rush 29
When: May 2, 2026
Where: Umea, Sweden
Who: Moein Ahmadi def. Mattias Henriksson
What: According to the Unified Rules of MMA, eye gouging includes using fingers, elbows and perhaps most notably here, the chin. Does that include the beard? It’s been a while since we saw a “chin to the eye”-related stoppage, even if the subsequent ground-and-pound sealed the deal. Mark Kerr and Igor Vovchanchyn would be proud, to say nothing about Chris Haseman during his improbable run at one of the most unusual MMA events to come out of Australia. Check out more about that stunning ‘90s tournament here!
Event: One Samurai 1
When: April 29, 2026
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Who: Avazbek Kholmirzaev def. Yuya Wakamatsu
What: One Championship wishes to conquer Japan, putting a decent foot forward with its first “Samurai” event. While Rodtang vs. Takeru 2 went swimmingly—check that out on your own time—the title that Demetrious Johnson once held now belongs in the arms of this spinning Uzbek. No, not that one.
Event: Matrix Fight Night 18
When: May 2, 2026
Where: Greater Noida, India
Who: Besii Ariijii def. Manoj Yadav
What: Behold one of the cleanest examples of a “flash knockout.” Ariijii hit Yadav. Yadav hit the floor. The ambulance did not quite hit 60. At least Ariijii’s name isn’t Yudhatrisnamers, that’s an unruly surname no matter how you slice it.
And Angga Yudhatrisnamers, if you’re still reading this, you are a good sport and a trooper. And you passed our test. And you can be our friend.
Event: Chaos in the Ring 4
When: May 2, 2026
Where: Lagos, Nigeria
Who: Basit Adebayo def. Loren Japhet
What: In this case, it is not about which athlete won or how. Instead, we marvel at the fact that tear gas somehow crept into the Federal Palace Hotel and the boxing match was paused and not scrapped. The commentary team could only sputter that “there is some tear gas in the air” as at least one other fight fell off the card because of this. Not local boxers Adebayo and Japhet, though. They had to get back in there and go the distance. Sometimes these things happen in Lagos?
Event: Lions FC 12
When: May 1, 2026
Where: Neuchatel, Switzerland
Who: Alou Camara def. Shakhbulat Abuev
What: Abuev was sent to bed without any supper. Even going down like a T-800 dunked in a vat of molten steel, his slumber-inducing defeat is still more impressive than whatever this was from Felix Polianidis earlier that evening.