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UFC Prelim Fighter Leaves on Stretcher After Life-Changing Knockout

From the UFC Octagon straight to the hospital.

Mathew Riddle

UFC

Road to UFC finalist Shi Ming ended her UFC Macau fight in devastating fashion on November 23 after landing a flush head kick on fellow finalist Feng Xiaocan.

Ming overcame a massive height and reach advantage in the third round, dipping low and going high with a head kick that landed across the jaw of Xiaocan. She followed her limp opponent to the ground and landed some follow-up punches before the referee ended the fight.

Xiaocan was unconscious for four minutes before finally leaving on a stretcher. The UFC broadcast team explained that she'd be heading to a local hospital, and they'd have updates on her condition through the night. MMAKO will update this space when they do.

Update: Xiaocan is now responsive and was taken for a precautionary head CT scan. She will be able to go home if medically cleared, and if not a UFC official will remain with her at the hospital. Per the UFC broadcast team.

Update: Doctors report Xiaocan has suffered no injuries to her neck and her CT scan looks fine. She isn't cleared yet.

A dejected Ming showed remorse for the result but admitted in her post-fight interview that she needed to be more aggressive in her fights, and this was the result. Ming is allegedly a doctor, and none of her family or colleagues know she is a UFC fighter. It will be hard to conceal that secret following this highlight-reel moment.

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Mathew Riddle
MATHEW RIDDLE

Mathew is a UK-based combat sports journalist, graphic designer, and SEO expert with over five years of experience in digital marketing and a dedicated four-year track record in MMA journalism. He joined MMA Knockout in 2023. Mathew's insights have been featured on Bloody Elbow, The Fight Fanatic, Heavy on UFC, Fansided, and Sportskeeda. You can view his website at www.warriortribune.com. You can also reach him via email at: mathewriddlemma@gmail.com.

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