Gustavo Oliveira Lands Potential Knockout of the Year with Spinning Back Elbow at PFL Europe 2

Sports news » Gustavo Oliveira Lands Potential Knockout of the Year with Spinning Back Elbow at PFL Europe 2

Gustavo Oliveira produced an unforgettable moment at PFL Europe 2 on Saturday.

The Portuguese bantamweight prospect, 28, delivered a devastating spinning back elbow in the first round, completely flattening his opponent, Anas Azizoun.

Commentators reacted with shock as Oliveira initiated an exchange, only to then unleash the brutal spinning technique. The elbow connected perfectly, rendering Azizoun instantly unconscious before he even fell to the ground.

The fight concluded at the 3:25 mark of the opening round.

This spectacular finish is undoubtedly deserving of widespread attention for Oliveira.

In his post-fight moment, Oliveira paid tribute to Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, who recently passed away in a tragic car accident. Oliveira wore a handmade shirt bearing Jota`s name and number as his victory was announced.

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