Ming Shi scores an insane head kick KO

Ming Shi scored the all-time knockout in the strawweight division on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 248 to win the “Road to UFC” tournament.

In the third round of her matchup with Xiaocan Feng (10-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, Shi (17-5 MMA, 1-0 UFC) landed a beautiful right head kick that connected square to the jaw and led for the highlight finish.

Watch a replay of the stop below (via X):

MASSIVE HEADKICK KO FROM SHI MING #UFCMacau pic.twitter.com/Mi4ufMJ7Kh

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 23, 2024

As a precaution, Feng Xiaocan will be transported to a nearby hospital after her defeat at #UFCMacau pic.twitter.com/SUJTenwwOg

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 23, 2024

Feng was down for several minutes after the knockout, and was taken out of the octagon on a stretcher. Although she was happy with her victory, Shi said her concern revolved around Feng’s safety.

“I feel really happy and I care about my opponent,” Shi said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “I hope she’s okay. She’s young. … I think I’ll be a dangerous opponent in the future. Good luck to my next opponent.”

Shortly after the end of the fight, UFC commentator John Gooden offered an update on Feng’s condition (via X):

Per broadcast: Xiaocan Feng has been taken to a hospital, she was able to move her arms, and if cleared at the hospital, she will be released and undergo concussion protocol at the UFC PI in Shanghai. She did not remember what happened, but was alert in the ambulance. #UFCMacau

— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) November 23, 2024

Update on the broadcast on Xiaocan Feng’s health:

She is moving all extremities and talking, no fractures or neck injuries, preliminary view of a CT scan looked good and the official report will be ready in about an hour.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 23, 2024

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