Backflip to spoil a fight (9)

I believe the answer is:

turnabout

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'backflip' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'spoil a fight' is the wordplay.
'spoil' becomes 'turn' (I've seen this in another clue).
'fight' becomes 'bout' (as in a bout in boxing).
'turn'+'a'+'bout'='TURNABOUT'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for turnabout that I've seen before include "Total change of policy" , "complete change of policy" , "That makes a change" , "change of heart" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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