10 most ruthless spinning KO GIFs
Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the more memorable spinning strike knockouts throughout recorded history.
In the volatile world of martial arts, there are many ways to end a fight, but none more visually spectacular and crowd pleasing than spinning strike knockouts. They take a great deal of skill and precision to orchestrate, which is likely why they are also such an extraordinarily rare sight to behold.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the more memorable spinning strike knockouts throughout recorded history.
10) Adam Aliev vs. Alexei Belyaev, 2011
During the League S-70 – Russian Championship, Adam Aliev follows up a spin and axe kick with a tornado kick— knocking Belyaev to tomorrow.
9) Paul Felder vs. Craig Johnson, 2014
Paul Felder stops Craig Johnson with a savage spinning heel kick at CFFC 38 and successfully defends his CFFC Lightweight Championship Title.
8) Mikhail Balakirev vs. ???, 2012
Mikhail Balakirev’s opponent in this fight remains shrouded in mystery, and he may choose to remain that way, as he is one of the few in history to be knocked out by a rolling wheel kick.
7) Jorge Filho vs. Claudio Cezario, 2015
Welterweight Jorge Filho displays beautiful technique here— landing a faultless spin kick— attaining victory with style at Jungle Fight 83 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6) Jordan Cameron vs. Luke Mark Catubig, 2014
The Hex Fight Series gets off to a cracking start as Jordan Cameron scores an impressive spinning elbow knockout over Luke Mark Catubig.
5) Vladislav Ekimov vs. Diogo Silva, 2015
This karate match was short-lived— in less than ten seconds, Vladislav Ekimov finishes Diogo Silva with a spectacular wheel kick.
4) Theo Michailidis vs. Corrin Eaton, 2014
Theo Michailidis stops Corrin Eaton with a spinning elbow from hell and makes a statement— claiming victory in both brutal and magnificent fashion.
3) Jessica Middleton vs. Holly Torrez, 2014
During Blackout Fighting Championship 26 in Kansas City, bantamweight slugger Jessica Middleton covers great distance in the cage and finds the mark with a spinning backfist.
2) Marius Zaromskis vs. Bruno Carvalho, 2011
In Stockholm, Sweden, Marius Zaromskis lands an unexpected somersault kick that eventually leads to the demise of Bruno Carvalho at K-1’s Rumble of the Kings 6.
1) Anas Siraj Mounir vs. Michael Oliver, 2013
Anas Siraj Mounir delivers an awe-inspiring cartwheel kick that sends Michael Oliver crashing to the canvas.
