Amurlen Tugurov Scores Devastating Spinning-Elbow Knockout Over Singburi at RWS
Russian knockout artist Amurlen Tugurov delivers a devastating spinning elbow at RWS, sending Singburi to the hospital and producing one of Muay Thai’s most brutal knockouts in recent years.
The Rajadamnern World Series (RWS) produced one of the most shocking moments of the Muay Thai year on Saturday, October 3, when Russian fighter Amurlen Tugurov knocked out Thailand’s Singburi SasiprapaGym with a devastating spinning elbow at Bangkok’s legendary Rajadamnern Stadium.
The finish immediately went viral across the combat sports world, with international outlets describing it as one of the most brutal knockouts of 2026 and a potential Knockout of the Year contender.
The bout took place at RWS 214 and was contested at 113 pounds. Singburi weighed in at 114.1 lbs, while Tugurov came in at 112.7 lbs.
A Spinning Elbow That Shocked Rajadamnern
The fight came to a sudden and frightening end in the second round.
As Singburi moved forward during an exchange, Tugurov rotated and fired a spinning elbow that connected flush to the Thai fighter’s head.
The effect was immediate.
Singburi was unconscious before he reached the canvas, his body falling backwards as the referee desperately rushed forward in an attempt to protect him during the fall. The official result was a second-round knockout victory for Tugurov.
The images quickly spread around the world.
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MMA Mania called the finish a serious Knockout of the Year candidate, describing it as one of the most devastating finishes of 2026. The report also noted that Singburi remained unconscious for a significant period before eventually regaining consciousness.
Other international outlets soon picked up the story. La-Lista highlighted the spectacular nature of the spinning elbow and the referee’s immediate attempt to intervene, while Barstool Sports described it as one of the most brutal knockouts it had seen.
Singburi Taken to Hospital Following the Knockout
The spectacular nature of the finish quickly gave way to concern for Singburi’s health.
Following the knockout and initial medical attention at the venue, Singburi was taken to hospital for further examinations due to the severity of the impact.
His condition has remained stable, and the fighter and his team have received support from the RWS organization following the incident.
Public reports confirm that Singburi eventually regained consciousness after the knockout. However, detailed results from his hospital examinations have not been made publicly available, so any further claims regarding possible injuries would be premature.
The Knockout Goes Viral
The finish did not remain confined to the Muay Thai community.
Videos of Tugurov’s spinning elbow spread rapidly across social media, generating major attention among international combat sports fans. The sequence also drew attention to the referee, who reacted almost immediately and attempted to prevent Singburi’s head from striking the canvas as he fell unconscious.
The knockout became a major talking point within hours of the event, with footage circulating across Muay Thai and combat-sports communities worldwide.
For Tugurov, it was a statement-making victory. For Singburi, however, the priority immediately shifted away from competition and toward his health and recovery.
October 3 will be remembered for one of the most violent and spectacular spinning-elbow knockouts seen at Rajadamnern in recent years — a finish that put Amurlen Tugurov firmly in the international spotlight while leaving the Muay Thai community hoping for a full and speedy recovery for Singburi.
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