Watch 5 best spinning back fist KOs in UFC history
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Steven Peterson KO Martin Bravo cold by spinning back fist. I’ll never get tired of watching this. As both fighters entered the 2nd round of their bout, Peterson stepped in with a jab. Bravo seemed to have timed his foe, slipping on the outside of Peterson's jab while turning at the heel to initiate a spinning back fist. Yet, as Bravo was halfway through his spinning back fist, Peterson turned at the heel. Bravo's fist collided with Peterson's back, while Peterson spun, smashing his own spinning back fist against Bravo's chin on the Brazilian's open side. Bravo never saw it coming as Peterson countered his foe's counter to his initial jab. It knocked Bravo out cold, rendering him unconscious before he even hit the mat.
Johnny Walker finished Justin Ledet just 15 seconds into their fight, two years ago today On the UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 card, Johnny Walker faced Justin Ledet in his second UFC fight. Less than 15 seconds into the 1st round, Walker threw a side kick at Ledet's body, establishing the threat of a kick clearly meant to keep his foe at long range where Walker's height and reach gave him the edge. Thus, when Walker again threw a side kick, this time aiming high, Ledet rushed forward, hoping to land a counter-punch over the top as Walker's back was exposed and his footing was poor for absorbing punches. Yet, as Ledet closed the distance, Walker intercepted him with a spinning back fist as his foe sought to capitalize on the opening presented by Walker's exposed back. Ledet was knocked off his feet, and a few follow-up punches later, he was saved by the referee. The knockout was especially impressive given the level of striking technique used by Walker. Setting up a spinning back fist with a side kick is something rarely seen in heavier weight classes where technique is often lacking.
Watch 5 best spinning back fist KOs in UFC history
UFC 275: Zhang vs. Jedrzejczyk 2 Nothing captures a UFC fan's imagination quite like a knockout. When a knockout is especially exciting, as is the case with many spinning techniques, it often leads to conversations about whether fans have just witnessed the knockout of the year. No one can forget the fanfare surrounding 's spinning heel kick knockout over Terry Etim at 142. While it was a knockout that has since been classified as one of the greatest in UFC history, other spinning techniques have achieved similar levels of excitement. The spinning back fist is one such technique that has quickly led to an exciting string of knockouts in recent memory. The most recent spinning back fist knockout was seen in 's bout with in what became her foe's final UFC fight. While Zhang's knockout was impressive, especially considering its setup, other spinning back fist knockouts are just as impressive. This list takes a look at the 5 best spinning back fist knockouts in UFC history.#5 Steven Peterson vs Martin Bravo
Casual fans are unlikely to know the names of either fighter. That is more so because both Steven Peterson and Martin Bravo fought on an uneventful UFC Fight Night card headlined by and . The main card was nothing of note as every fight except one ended in a decision, draw or no contest. The only finish on the main card came in the bout between Steven Peterson and Martin Bravo. It remains one of the greatest knockouts in recent MMA history. Steven Peterson KO Martin Bravo cold by spinning back fist. I’ll never get tired of watching this.Steven Peterson KO Martin Bravo cold by spinning back fist. I’ll never get tired of watching this. As both fighters entered the 2nd round of their bout, Peterson stepped in with a jab. Bravo seemed to have timed his foe, slipping on the outside of Peterson's jab while turning at the heel to initiate a spinning back fist. Yet, as Bravo was halfway through his spinning back fist, Peterson turned at the heel. Bravo's fist collided with Peterson's back, while Peterson spun, smashing his own spinning back fist against Bravo's chin on the Brazilian's open side. Bravo never saw it coming as Peterson countered his foe's counter to his initial jab. It knocked Bravo out cold, rendering him unconscious before he even hit the mat.
#4 Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Henry Briones
When and headlined The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 finale in what many considered a title eliminator, many expected fireworks. What fans could never have predicted was the knockout of the night coming from the opening bout of the preliminary card between two fighters of little renown. As the event was held in Mexico, Henry Briones — a Mexican — was the local favorite, while Douglas Silva de Andrade received little support. UFC FIGHT NIGHT 98 ( TUF AMÉRICA LATINA 3 FINALE) : Douglas Silva de Andrade def. Henry Briones via TKO (spinning backfist) – Round 3, 2:33UFC FIGHT NIGHT 98 ( TUF AMÉRICA LATINA 3 FINALE) : Douglas Silva de Andrade def. Henry Briones via TKO (spinning backfist) – Round 3, 2:33 Two minutes into the third round, Douglas Silva de Andrade found himself sandwiched between the fence and his foe. To land a left hook, a fighter must also be close enough for their opponent to land their own punches. So, as Briones fired off a combination, hoping to punctuate it with a thunderous left hook, Douglas Silva de Andrade countered him with a hard elbow on the open side, cracking his jaw after Briones dropped his right hand to expose it. Briones was rocked, wobbling badly. As the Mexican stepped forward, the Brazilian simply spun, knocking him out with a hard spinning back fist to capture a Performance of the Night bonus.#3 Johnny Walker vs Justin Ledet
In early 2019, was an exciting phenom in the UFC light heavyweight division. At 6 feet 5 inches tall with a reach of 82 inches, he had a gigantic frame suited for the heavyweight division, let alone light heavyweight. At the time, he was on a seven-fight win streak with only one win coming by way of decision. Every other win, with the exception of a guillotine choke, was a knockout. Walker was powerful and explosive, with many believing he was a future champion and a threat to . Johnny Walker finished Justin Ledet just 15 seconds into their fight, two years ago todayJohnny Walker finished Justin Ledet just 15 seconds into their fight, two years ago today On the UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 card, Johnny Walker faced Justin Ledet in his second UFC fight. Less than 15 seconds into the 1st round, Walker threw a side kick at Ledet's body, establishing the threat of a kick clearly meant to keep his foe at long range where Walker's height and reach gave him the edge. Thus, when Walker again threw a side kick, this time aiming high, Ledet rushed forward, hoping to land a counter-punch over the top as Walker's back was exposed and his footing was poor for absorbing punches. Yet, as Ledet closed the distance, Walker intercepted him with a spinning back fist as his foe sought to capitalize on the opening presented by Walker's exposed back. Ledet was knocked off his feet, and a few follow-up punches later, he was saved by the referee. The knockout was especially impressive given the level of striking technique used by Walker. Setting up a spinning back fist with a side kick is something rarely seen in heavier weight classes where technique is often lacking.