Bantamweight bout ends in two seconds at Lions Fights 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
During Lions Fights 23 in Manaus, Brazil, a bantamweight match between Matheus Kokama and Michel Pantoja concluded in only two seconds. Pantoja tapped out immediately at the fight's start, leading to confusion from the referee and Kokama. There is speculation regarding the motivations behind the quick tap, as Pantoja has no prior history of quitting so early in fights. The bout will be marked as record-ineligible by Tapology, as it did not meet international standards for a fight.
- •Matheus Kokama and Michel Pantoja fought at Lions Fights 23.
- •Pantoja tapped out immediately, resulting in a two-second fight.
- •The referee and Kokama were left puzzled by the quick ending.
- •Tapology will not recognize the fight for record-keeping.
- •Pantoja has a record of 1-3 while Kokama is 1-4.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Quickest fight ever? Immediate quit leaves everyone puzzled
"Is this the quickest fight in MMA history... or does it even qualify as a fight?
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