Jordan Newman mounted an incredible comeback in the PFL World Tournament 8 main card opener, forcing Eslam Abdelbaset to quit on his stool following the first round.
Abdelbaset nearly made it an early night, catching Newman with a crushing right hand that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas in the opening round. Smelling blood in the water, Abdelbaset mounted Newman’s back and rained down strikes.
It looked as though Abdelbaset was moments away from the finish. However, Newman survived the onslaught and managed to fight his way out of the position, climbing back to his feet, where he was met by a gassed-out Abdelbaset.