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40-Year-Old 'King of Kung Fu' Salikhov KOs Song Kenan with Spinning Wheel Kick at UFC Macau

Nov 23, 2024, 12:53 PM

At UFC Macau, Russian welterweight Muslim Salikhov, known as 'The King of Kung Fu,' delivered a potential 'Knockout of the Year' performance by defeating China's Song Kenan with a spectacular spinning wheel kick. The first-round knockout came at 3:49, stunning the hometown crowd as Salikhov, at 40 years old—the oldest fighter on the card—secured the victory in enemy territory. The highlight-reel finish underscores Salikhov's enduring striking prowess.