(Video) Well that’s a first: Boob punch KO ends UFC Vegas 92 contest

Adam Miller

The UFC Vegas 92 event was highlighted by a distinctive and unexpected finish in one of the preliminary matches. Bantamweight contenders Melissa Gatto and Tamires Vidal faced off in an intense showdown on May 18. The event took place at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada.

In the third round, Melissa Gatto delivered a powerful strike to Tamires Vidal’s chest, visibly hurting her opponent. Sensing an opportunity, Gatto unleashed a flurry of follow-up strikes, leading to a TKO victory. This impressive finish ended up securing a win for the 28-year-old.

The unusual nature of the finish quickly caught the attention of MMA fans on social media. It also sparked considerable discussion among MMA enthusiasts.

UFC star Mackenzie Dern discussed her breast augmentation surgery, revealing the commonality and challenges of having implants in MMA while preparing for a UFC bout. She revealed fears of something like this happening though it’s hard to tell just why Vidal reacted in this fashion.

One fan humorously questioned why more female contenders don’t utilize similar techniques to secure a finish. He commented: “Crazy, why don’t female fighters do this more?”

Another fan speculated that Vidal might have suffered a torn pectoral muscle, suggesting that this injury led to the stoppage. One fan commented: “[Not gonna lie]… It seems like it was from the wild right haymaker [possible torn pec?] more than the punch???”

Another user likened the finish to a groin strike in men’s MMA, highlighting the unexpectedness and impact of Gatto’s technique. The comment read: “Equivalent to knockout via n*t shot.”

Melissa Gatto addressed the media during the press conference after the match, shedding light on her strategic approach. She revealed that she had observed Vidal reacting similarly in a previous match. This influenced her decision to capitalize on the moment and continue her assault until the referee intervened.

Gatto explained: “I watched the last fight of hers, always she feels [like] that and she always try to stop the fight but [the referee] said to me, ‘Don’t stop. You go.’ And I go, I finish, I get my victory.”

UFC Vegas 92 showcased the unpredictable and thrilling nature of MMA, with Melissa Gatto’s dramatic TKO finish serving as a highlight of the event.

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