VIDEO: Knockout of the year? Shara Magomedov destroys rival with 'double elbow' and shines at UFC 308

Shara Magomedov in victory in UFC Abu Dhabi (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Shara Magomedov, the 'UFC Pirate', stole the show with a spectacular knockout of UFC 308, an event held in Abu Dhabi (UAE), this Saturday (26). In front of Armen petrosyan, the Russian demonstrated his technical and physical superiority, finishing the fight with a sequence of spinning elbows that left the audience speechless.

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The fight was a real show of exchanges, with both fighters constantly looking for a knockout. Petrosyan started the fight very aggressively, landing good blows and controlling the center of the octagon. However, Magomedov, with his characteristic calm, knew how to absorb the pressure and find the right moments to counterattack.

The moment of the knockout came in the second round. After an intense exchange of blows, the 'Pirate' found the perfect opening and delivered a powerful cross that shook Petrosyan.

Sensing his opponent was vulnerable, the Russian then unleashed a sequence of spinning elbows that hit the Armenian square in the face, sending him to the ground, already knocked out.

VIDEO: Knockout of the year? Shara Magomedov destroys rival with 'double elbow' and shines at UFC 308

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