To mangle a legendary Nick Diaz saying, you want spinning (expletive), you got spinning (expletive).
A spinning knockout is the best of all worlds in mixed martial arts. Not only does it have “wow factor” necessary for a memorable moment – have you ever seen a boring spinning finish? – but it also highlights the sport at its technical finest.
With that in mind, the UFC has put together a highlight reel of some of the flashiest spinning back fists, elbows and kicks ever seen in the octagon.
From Uriah Hall to John Makdessi to Paul Felder to Dennis Siver and so many more, there’s a little something in here for everyone.
So take a trip down memory lane and relive some of the most memorable spinning stoppages in UFC history in the video above.
