Top 5: Muslim Salikhov Knockouts
The “King of Kung Fu” continued his late-career resurgence by knocking out Kenan Song with a spinning wheel kick in the first round of UFC Fight Night 248's welterweight bout on November 23, 2024, at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.
Fight Highlights
- Salikhov executed a spinning wheel kick 3:49 into Round 1 to finish the fight.
- He strategically attacked Song’s lower lead leg with repeated kicks and targeted the body with diverse strikes.
- Despite Song’s sneaky left hook that buckled Salikhov’s knees, he was unable to capitalize, allowing Salikhov to recover and finish strong.
“The threat of turbocharged offense always exists with Muslim Salikhov,” said Brian Knapp on Nov 5, 2025.
Salikhov’s experience and varied striking arsenal continue to make him a formidable opponent in the UFC welterweight division.
Author’s summary: Muslim Salikhov’s dynamic striking and resilience define his late-career UFC revival, exemplified by a stunning first-round knockout at UFC Fight Night 248.