UFC analysts, fighters and coaches offer theories on why spinning back elbow knockouts were more common in 2025.

Diego Lopes slices and batters Jean Silva for a second round finish Silva entered fifth gear in round two, hunting the finish with a heavy boxing attack. It would be his undoing as Lopes timed Silva's ...

Juan Diaz's wild, spinning-elbow KO in the final episode of this year's Dana White Contender Series was no strike of luck. Turns out it was something that was years in the making, and was motivated to ...

Spinning back elbow knockouts rely on perfect timing, precision, and the element of surprise. These knockouts are rare, but when they land clean, they often go viral and become career-defining moments ...

Aaron Pico has released a statement after his UFC debut ended in defeat on Saturday, as Lerone Murphy knocked him out with a brutal spinning back elbow. UFC 319 saw Pico, 28, take his next career step ...

Diego Lopes and Jean Silva engaged in an unforgettable firefight at UFC Fight Night 259 in Sept. 13 in San Antonio, and it ...

Producing some notable finishes in recent years, the final Contender Series episode of 2025 certainly produced one of the best reactions from UFC boss Dana White. The final Contender Series episode of ...

There’s more than one option for Alexander Volkanovski’s next title defense. It’s an interesting time at 145 lbs as Volkanovski rules over the featherweight division once again, with new contenders ...

Diego Lopes appears to have plenty of staying power in the dog-eat-dog Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight division. The Lobo Gym product wiped out Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow and ...

The best MMA highlight of the entire week may already have taken place even before UFC 321 goes down this Saturday. The UFC is set to return to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE this weekend for UFC ...