Rafael Fiziev scored a spectacular spinning back-kick knockout to earn another UFC post-fight bonus, his second such finish in the promotion following an earlier spinning kick KO over Magomed Mustafaev. Fighting through double vision caused by a jab late in the first round, Fiziev chose to throw the spinning kick in the second and connected cleanly. After the win, Fiziev 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 to earn a UFC post-fight bonus at the event on June 27, 2026.
Fiziev, the 33-year-old Kazakhstani lightweight ranked seventh in the division, showed remarkable composure under pressure. After absorbing a jab late in the first round that left him dealing with double vision, the Tiger Muay Thai product refused to play it safe. Instead, he reached back into his striking arsenal in the second round and landed a clean spinning back-kick that ended the fight. It was his second spinning kick knockout in the UFC, following an earlier finish of Magomed Mustafaev by the same method. Fiziev carries a 14-5 record and lands an impressive 4.71 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy, numbers that reflect both his output and his technical precision as a switch-stance striker standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach.
Following the finish, Fiziev made his intentions clear, calling out a shot at the BMF title.
Why it matters
- Fiziev's second spinning kick KO in the promotion cements his reputation as one of the most dangerous strikers in the lightweight division
- A BMF title call-out raises his profile beyond the traditional rankings picture and could attract a high-profile matchup
- At ranked seventh at 155 pounds, a strong performance and bold post-fight statement puts Fiziev in the conversation for a meaningful next fight
- Fighting through double vision to land a highlight-reel finish adds to the narrative around his durability and in-fight decision-making
