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Video: Watch Anna Somers’ insane arm-snapping submission at Combate Global

Most fighters will likely never forget their first professional fighting victory, but it’s a guarantee for Anna Somers.

The atomweight competed in her second pro bout at Combate Global on Friday and created a highlight moment for the ages. Somers (1-1 MMA) faced off against Irlanda Galindo (1-2 MMA) in Miami, and not only picked up the first win of her career, she almost took home a limb.

With just under a minute remaining in the opening round, Somers’ triangle choke attempt turned into something much more brutal. She decided to isolate the trapped arm and go for a kimura. The submission was there, and Somers cranked. About four seconds later, her opponent’s arm snapped loudly as it bent in the wrong direction.

Check out the video below, but beware, it is disturbing:

Naturally, the referee immediately stopped the action. Somers immediately released the hold and began embracing her opponent apologetically.

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, May 7: Jose Aldo returns to top 10

Following UFC 301, the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings required updating. In the main event of UFC 301 at Rio Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja denied challenger Steve Erceg to maintain his position as No. 1. The co-main event produced the biggest move of...

Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 shifted to July 6, avoids UFC 302 conflict

Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal’s rematch has a new date and a new venue. The combat sports rematch between the two former UFC stars was originally set to take place on June 1 at Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., but has now been shifted due to the date playing...

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