One-armed MMA fighter stuns fans with BRUTAL first-round knockout as supporters call for Dana White to give rising star a chance in UFC

Marney Maxx secured his sixth MMA victory with a brutal first-round knockout

The one-armed fighter stunned supporters with his recent win in the octagon

Maxx extended his three fight winning streak by beating Esterferson Da Silva

A one-armed MMA fighter extended his three-fight winning streak with a brutal first-round knockout over the weekend.

Brazilian fighter Marney Maxx secured his sixth victory in MMA by beating fellow competitor Esterferson Da Silva in spectacular fashion.

Maxx has previously earned recent wins in the octagon with a heel hook submission against Gustavo Javier Mercado and a head kick, but nothing compared to his latest blow.

A fast start to Maxx’s contest saw Da Silva fly out the blocks and attempt to gain control against his one-armed opponent.

However, Maxx wasted no time in unleashing his deadly combination of a head kick followed up by a powerful jab that rocked his opponent.

He finished the contest with a massive right-hand that caught the Brazilian sweetly on the chin, sending him to the canvas and briefly getting back up again only to be knocked out with a follow-up hook.

One-armed Brazilian fighter Marney Maxx earned a first-round knockout in his latest fight

Maxx rocked his opponent, Esterferson Da Silva (orange shorts) with a brutal leg-kick to the head

The referee stopped the bout with over a minute remaining in the opening round as the inspiration combat sports star gained another victory against the odds.

Footage of the knockout quickly went viral with fans amazed at Maxx’s fighting ability who continues to be a devastating fighter despite his disability.

Maxx was born with a congenital amputation of his left arm but hasn’t let that stopped him pursuing a career in one of the world’s most brutal sports.

Growing up in Fortaleza, Brazil, Maxx originally trained in Kung Fu but struggled and later turned his attention to establishing a career in MMA.

‘I started in kung fu and didn’t do well,’ Maxx told MMA Fighting in 2022.

‘I was knocked out, people would drop me, and I had a hard time breathing.

One-armed MMA fighter Marney Maxx with a NASTY first round KO today 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5OxzO16hoB

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) December 14, 2024

Some supporters called on UFC president Dana White to give Maxx a chance

‘Then I began training Muay Thai and won everything, but still wanted more.’

His most-recent win gives him an impressive record of 6-4 and fans are now calling on Maxx to be given a chance on a bigger stage.

‘That’s it, sign him to the UFC @danawhite,’ said one comment in response to Maxx’s knockout on X.

Another supporter similarly applauded Maxx, adding: ‘What an incredible comeback from Marney Maxx, the determination is awe-inspiring.’

UFC Veteran Michael Bisping’s Inspiring Take On One-Armed Fighter’s Viral Internet Moment

The fight is never about the hands; it’s about the head and the heart. There are many examples of fighters who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to achieve the unthinkable. These fighters often have a deep inner strength and resilience that allows them to persevere in the face of adversity. Michael Bisping is the perfect example of that. Meanwhile, as a one-armed fighter gains traction online, the former UFC champ wasted no time showing his respect and admiration.

The combat sports world is full of inspiring stories, and Marney Maxx just added another to the list. His stunning KO on Friday at Shooto has become the latest moment to captivate fans online. On X, Happy Punch shared a video of Maxx, the Brazilian MMA fighter with one fully developed arm, pulling off a spectacular KO against Esterferson Da Silva. The highlight-worthy finish, for obvious reasons, is the talk of the internet.

Likewise, Michael Bisping, who fought his entire career with just one functional eye and became a UFC champion, took to X after the viral video to share his thoughts. He praised Maxx for his incredible win, emphasizing that it doesn’t matter if a fighter has “one eye or one arm”—determination always shines through.

Bisping has inspired many fighters in the UFC, including Shara Magomedov, who has openly praised him. Maxx, motivated by Bisping’s words, will likely come back even stronger and make a powerful statement in his next fight.

Michael Bisping Wants Muhammad Mokaev To Fight Against Alexandre Pantoja

Recently, Bisping joined a YouTube livestream on his channel, answering fan questions. When asked if Mokaev should be brought back to the UFC, Bisping admitted he wasn’t fond of Mokaev’s actions outside the octagon, particularly the altercation with Kape. However, he showed sympathy for him and expressed a desire to see Mokaev face Pantoja in the future.

“I’d like to see it… apparently there was other stuff going on. Regardless, he is a young man… Hopefully, hopefully, he comes back to the UFC. I would like to see him against Pantoja,” he said.

Even in retirement, the UFC veteran and commentator always speaks his mind, offering opinions on everything from significant matters to the smaller details.