UFC Fight Night: See Steven Peterson’s incredible spinning backfist KO

Featherweight Steven Peterson scored a stunning second-round knockout against Martin Bravo Saturday night, as he brilliantly countered Bravo’s spinning backfist attempt with a devastating spinning backfist of his own.

OUT. COLD.@8Ocho08 puts Bravo out with a beautifully timed spinning backfist! Wow! #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/e6Gn7RPYB4

— UFC (@ufc) September 22, 2019

According to ESPN Stats & Info, the KO was just the seventh spinning backfist knockout in UFC history. Peterson, who entered the fight coming off consecutive losses, improved his record to 18-9 with the win.

OUT OF NOWHERE 😨@8ocho08 turns off the lights with a spinning backfist #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/C7UpBGiOZH

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 22, 2019

UFC fighters were hyped up about the finish.

What a KO!!! #UFCMexicoCity

— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) September 22, 2019

😦😦😦 https://t.co/wNGjbk3UYF

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 22, 2019

You take a shot with your feet crossed, chances are you’re going to sleep. #UFCMexicoCity

— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) September 22, 2019

Holly $hit @8ocho08 50k https://t.co/R8U6luz292

— Damon Jackson (@DamonTheLeech) September 22, 2019

Yo give @8ocho08 50k baby. Way to go bro https://t.co/IE4YtBV1sO

— Rashad Coulter UFC (@rashad_coulter) September 22, 2019