Rafael Fiziev scored a spectacular spinning back kick knockout to earn another post-fight bonus, his second such finish in the UFC following a previous spinning kick KO. Despite taking damage to his eye in the first round that caused double vision, Fiziev trusted his instincts and landed the decisive blow in the second. After the win, he called for a shot at the BMF title.
Rafael Fiziev delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the year, stopping his opponent with a spinning back kick knockout and earning a post-fight performance bonus at a UFC event on June 27, 2026.
Fiziev, 33, enters the victory at 14-5-0 and holds the number-seven ranking in the lightweight division. The Kazakhstan-born Tiger Muay Thai product, known by the nickname Ataman, is one of the more explosive strikers in the 155-pound weight class, averaging 4.71 significant strikes landed per minute at a 52 percent striking accuracy rate. Standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, he fights out of a switch stance and carries legitimate knockout power from multiple angles. The spinning back kick finish was his second such stoppage via spinning kick in the UFC, a remarkable mark of consistency in one of the hardest techniques to land in combat sports.
What makes the performance even more striking is the adversity Fiziev overcame to get there. He absorbed damage to his eye in the first round that left him dealing with double vision, yet he trusted his instincts and found the finish in the second round regardless. Following the stoppage, Fiziev called for a shot at the BMF title.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's ranking at number seven in lightweight means a BMF title push would likely require the UFC to book him against one of the division's high-profile names
- The spinning back kick KO adds to his highlight-reel resume and strengthens his case for a marquee fight
- His striking output and finishing ability make him a dangerous stylistic matchup for any opponent in the weight class
