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What about the back fist strike?

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#1 ·
Jabs, hooks, and uppercuts seem to get all the glory, but what about the back fist strike?
It would seem to me to be almost the perfect counterpunch weapon,considering such variables as how you might be positioned with respect to an opponent, etc.
My question:Can the backfist punch(or strike) also be an effective knock-out technique?
Yes or no?
And why?
Has anyone in MMA or Ultimate Fighting, etc. ever been knocked out by means of this technique?
If so, then:
Who? and When?
 
#2 ·
Just a regular backfist isn't really that powerful so won't really produce KO's. It also leaves you open when you throw it. Now the spinning back fist has worked (Carter vs. Serra) but again it leaves you open and is hard to land.
 
#3 ·
spinning backfist can be devastating if you land it properly....but it's really hard and like mls said it leaves you open....you kind of need a really unorthodox style to make it effective...look up genki sudo...he used it all the time in k-1...even in strings of 3-4 spinning backfists in a row
 
#4 ·
Yeah, I would never rely on a back fist or even a spinning back fist ending a fight. A spinning back fist can cause a lot of damage if landed flush, but if you miss, you could very well find yourself in a world of trouble. Also, because you lose sight of your opponent for that split second, the chances of you not connecting are greatly increased.

I remember Henderson used it against Wanderlei Silva. It didn't knock him out, but it sure rocked him.
 
#7 ·
techniques like hammer fists and backfists arent knock out techniques. They are strikes that stun your oponent or throw them off to give you the oppertunity to finish. You use them much in the way as a skip/superman punch. If you get into a routine in a fight and the other guys starting to get a rhythm together you can use it as a way to throw him off his game and maybe stun him to give you an oppertunity to finish. The back fist in and of itself wont be enough to finish but will give you the oppertunity to do so.

Another technique thats like this that works well is the spining back kick and spining hook kick. They mix it up a bit and catch your oponent off guard but they both have the power to end a fight
 
#14 ·
MLS... regular backfist aint useful? wtf? you know it is more powerful than a punch right? maybe your not doing it right? or not enough swing?

Can the backfist punch(or strike) also be an effective knock-out technique?
Yes definately...

And why?
Because it does so much damage, but it will take more time for you to learn it than a punch, its more complicated, just like a punch, you need start your spin/swing from your legs to your hips, to your arm, But when you use a backfist start with it closed, like curl your arm, than unfold each joint as you get closer to your target, everytime you unfold your joints, you get more acceleration, and speed in your swing, like nos basically in a car, so it should basically be like a whip, and then follow throught like a bat swing at the end. back spin, takes too much time.
 
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