Missed Fists: Kye Genesis executes nightmarish arm-breaking submission

Vertex MMA's roundup of overlooked fights from across the globe highlights some of 2026's most brutal finishes, starting with a genuinely horrific submission from amateur standout Kye Genesis.

Genesis faced David Diaz at Cage Titans 78 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in what became a masterclass in submission technique—specifically, an arm-breaking hold so precisely executed that Diaz's arm was mangled almost instantaneously. The damage was so severe that Diaz likely didn't have time to tap before his arm buckled in the wrong direction. Diaz, now 0–6 as an amateur, has suffered five first-round losses and may want to consider retirement after recovery.

Other standout finishes from the past weeks include Michael Dufort's gorgeous triangle-hammerlock combination at a Samourai MMA event in Quebec, earning his fourth consecutive lightweight title defense. Mohamed Ado, a former PFL fighter and Dana White Contender Series hopeful, rebounded from a disappointing 2024 with back-to-back quick knockouts, including a 25-second finish of Mac Laursen. Kevin Rosas shined at CFFC 161 in Illinois with a leg-lock victory, while Oden Muscat delivered a brutal knockout at Eternal MMA 110 in Australia—pure takedown defense in the form of a punch.

Further highlights came from an LFA 241 card in Brazil that proved to be "an absolute killing floor," with Laryssa Leila, Thalyta Silva, Lucas Silva, and Adam Santos all delivering devastating knockouts. Jakub Dohnal's spinning wheel kick at Oktagon 93 in the Czech Republic earned particular praise for its perfect execution, while Jo Arai's one-punch knockout at a DEEP event in Tokyo and Thanupetch's filthy elbow finish at Rajadamnern in Thailand rounded out an exceptional collection of overlooked finishes worthy of year-end awards consideration.