This weekend’s combat docket will feature UFC St. Louis, Vasyl Lomachenko vs. George Kambosos, Misfits Boxing 14, and BKFC 61, but fight fans woke up early Saturday to one of the most brutal knockouts you’ll see this year.
It all happened at Beatdown Promotions 7, which took place bright and early from inside Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Apparently it aired live and free on YouTube, but most mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiasts probably had no idea it was on or were sound asleep in their beds. Maybe they’ll pay attention now.
In an undercard matchup, undefeated finisher Mario Loga locked horns with struggling amateur fighter Daryl Paille. The two were supposed to fight back in September, but that was postponed and they finally connected early Saturday. Let’s just say it didn’t end well for Paille.
In the second round, the two fighters were trying to find space on the feet. That’s when Loga utilized some crisp footwork to get inside and land a monstrous right hand. It connected flush and immediately stiffened Paille. He violently crashed into the cage with his eyes wide open. Paille was clearly out as the referee rushed in and Loga walked off with his hands raised. Ringside officials rushed in to tend to a motionless Paille, who eventually came to.
If this wasn’t the morning jolt fight fans needed to prepare themselves for a Saturday chock-full of combat chaos then we don’t know what is. Check it out in the above video player and an alternate angle below:
— Pelunaton (@pelunaton) May 11, 2024