Kick knockouts hold a special place in the hearts of fight enthusiasts. With a combination of speed, accuracy, and sheer force, these strikes can deliver a crushing blow that leaves opponents stunned and spectators on the edge of their seats. But sometimes, the intensity of such knockouts can be overwhelming, even for those with the strongest stomachs.
In the last year, UFC fans have witnessed many impressive kick knockouts. Who can forget Leon Edwards’ title win with a stunning head kick in the 5th round? Or Michael Chandler’s stunning KO against Tony Ferguson?
One recent fight video has taken the internet by storm, showcasing a spinning back kick KO that has left fans in awe. In the video, one fighter attempts a kick to the body of his opponent but narrowly misses. However, he revolves back around and launches a flying kick that lands flush on his opponent’s head. The impact is so strong that it sends his opponent crashing to the ground in an instant.
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Fans react to the viral head-kick knockout video
As the video spread across social media platforms, fans expressed their amazement and astonishment at what they had just witnessed.
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Some fans debated whether it was a spinning back kick or a tornado kick. Here are some of the fan reactions –
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- “Not a spinning back kick. What he did is FAR more impressive”
- “Made it look like Tekken.”
- “Yep he Boyka’d the sh*t out of him”
- “Incredible timing and control perfect execution and most assuredly NOT a spinning back kick at all”
- “That was his soul being knocked out of his body”
- “Ref just watched that guy face plant after getting knocked out. Sad.”
- “From a technical perspective, this is astonishing. From an empathic perspective, this is frightening as sh*t, did the guy survive this?”
- “That’s insane..poor guys dead”
- “Dude fell like a large oak tree”
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Amid the admiration, there were also concerns for the well-being of the fallen fighter. What was your reaction after seeing this brutal knockout? Do let us know what you think in the comments section below.