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Knockout of the year contenders, huge upsets and brutal finishes: The best KOs on DAZN this month
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August delivered some spectacular knockouts across the world of combat sports on DAZN.
There were knockout of the year contenders inside Bangkok's iconic Rajadamnern Stadium, devastating MMA finishes and one of the biggest heavyweight boxing upsets of 2026.
RWS Muay Thai, FightStar Championship and BRAVE CF all delivered memorable moments, while Filip Hrgovic produced a stunning comeback against Moses Itauma in London.
Here are five of the best knockouts and finishes from another action-packed month on DAZN.
Egor Bikrev vs PetchSamui - RWS Muay Thai
Bikrev -Egor Bikrev has developed a habit of producing spectacular finishes at Rajadamnern Stadium.
After already delivering one of the biggest upsets of his RWS career in his previous appearance, the lightweight world champion returned in August and produced another moment to remember against former champion PetchSamui.
Bikrev unleashed a stunning spinning elbow in the second round that connected cleanly and sent PetchSamui crashing to the canvas.
The fight was over immediately, giving Bikrev another highlight-reel victory and a finish that deserves to be mentioned among the knockout of the year contenders.
Click here to watch the full event live and for free on DAZN.
Matthew 'The Boogeyman' Elliott vs Lucas Almeida - FightStar Championship
Matthew Elliott showed exactly why they call him 'The Boogeyman' at FightStar Championship 37.
Elliott faced Lucas Almeida in the semi-final of FightStar's four-man featherweight tournament, with the winner advancing to compete for the biggest prize in the promotion's history.
The Irishman booked his place in the final in explosive fashion.
Elliott connected with a devastating knee that sent Almeida to the canvas before immediately following up with a relentless barrage of ground-and-pound.
The referee stepped in at 3:43 of the second round, sealing a huge victory for Elliott and one of the most brutal finishes of the night.
Click here for a full replay of FSC 37 live and for free on DAZN.
Akram 'Black Lion' Ouchibi vs Petchnamchok - RWS Muay Thai
Another trip to Rajadamnern Stadium and another devastating finish.
Akram 'Black Lion' Ouchibi wasted little time making his presence felt when he stepped into the ring with Petchnamchok.
The aggressive Ouchibi piled on the pressure and overwhelmed his opponent to secure another eye-catching stoppage during a month packed with spectacular action from RWS Muay Thai.
It was another reminder of the unpredictability that has made RWS one of the most exciting combat sports properties to watch on DAZN.
Catch up with the full card live and for free on DAZN.
Pavel 'The Werewolf' Vladev vs Muhammed Kir Ahmet - BRAVE CF
Pavel Vladev needed just 52 seconds to make his statement at BRAVE CF 107.
'The Werewolf' caught Muhammed Kir Ahmet with a powerful straight right that sent the Greek fighter crashing to the canvas.
Vladev immediately followed his opponent down and unloaded a flurry of strikes, forcing the referee to intervene before the first minute of the fight had even passed.
The victory continued an extraordinary finishing record for the Bulgarian, who has built a reputation as one of BRAVE CF's most dangerous knockout artists.
Vladev then turned his attention towards the future, making clear his ambition to challenge for the BRAVE CF Lightweight World Championship.
BRAVE CF returns this weekend with a jam-packed card from Croatia — watch live and for free on DAZN
Filip Hrgovic vs Moses Itauma - Boxing
The final entry may not have produced the cleanest one-shot knockout on the list, but it certainly delivered the biggest upset.
Moses Itauma entered his world heavyweight title fight against Filip Hrgovic unbeaten and attempting to become one of the youngest heavyweight champions in boxing history.
For eight rounds, the 21-year-old appeared to be heading towards exactly that.
Itauma dropped Hrgovic in the second round and built a commanding advantage, but the experienced Croatian refused to go away.
As Itauma began to tire, Hrgovic sensed his opportunity.
He dramatically turned the contest around before overwhelming the exhausted Brit in the ninth round, with the fight stopped at 2:27.
Hrgovic completed an extraordinary comeback to become IBF heavyweight world champion, while Itauma suffered the first defeat of his professional career.
It was a reminder that in heavyweight boxing, a fight can change in an instant.
Click here to watch the historic upset on DAZN.
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From world championship boxing and RWS Muay Thai at Bangkok's legendary Rajadamnern Stadium to MMA action from FightStar Championship and BRAVE CF, DAZN brings together fight nights from around the world.
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