MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee takes a look back at recent overlooked battles, including a fake glove touch gone wrong, a seven-second face-plant knockout, a buzzer-beating arm-triangle choke, and more!
Caged Steel 25 to Feature Many Fighters from Asylum Vale Tudo Leeds
Asylum Vale Tudo Leeds, which was founded by former UFC fighter Danny Mitchell and also led by Jay Furness, is out in force this weekend at Caged Steel 25. The camp has both professional and amateur fighters set to make a statement after a long layoff for many due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AVT Leeds fighter Kiru Singh Sahota takes the spotlight by stepping in as the headliner opposite Scott Malone on short notice after Elliot Hoye was forced to pull out due to injury. Sahota, known for his dynamic striking, is five fights into his pro career. He’s undefeated so far, and he’s finished every one of his opponents with a mixture of striking and submissions. He stopped a couple of his foes with rear-naked chokes after beating them down. Sahota is quickly climbing the ranks as one of the top flyweights in the country. He does not grow bloodthirsty when he feels a strike connect, and the maturity he’s gained from hi