Mitch Ramirez defeated Jeremie Holloway via TKO at 0:59 of Round 3 during their welterweight bout at XMMA 6: Bash at the Beach on May 3, 2023.
Fight Overview
The matchup materialized on short notice when Holloway struggled to find an opponent, prompting the undefeated Ramirez to step up.
- Early Momentum: Holloway opened with strong, heavy kicks, controlling portions of the early action. Commentary noted that Ramirez may have been falling behind on the scorecards as Holloway utilized his experience.
- The Turnaround: Ramirez stayed composed, leaning into his durable, forward-marching style. He began heavily targeting Holloway’s lead leg with a relentless diet of calf kicks.
- The Finish: The accumulated damage from Ramirez’s brutal low kicks completely compromised Holloway’s mobility. Early in the third round, the toll became too much, resulting in a verbal submission from Holloway at the 0:59 mark.
Post-Fight Significance
The victory moved Ramirez to an undefeated 6-0 record. He immediately used his post-fight interview to blast Conor McGregor and Dana White. Ramirez claimed McGregor unfairly removed him from The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 to make room for his own teammates. The high-profile callout, backed by this dominant stoppage, successfully propelled Ramirez onto Dana White’s Contender Series later that year.