Sergio Pettis delivered one of the greatest come-from-behind KOs of the year, defeating Magomed Magomedov with a sensational spinning back elbow at PFL Dubai on Friday.
For a majority of the opening round, Pettis and Magomedov traded combinations and spinning attacks. Still, it was Magomedov who ultimately pulled away in the final minute, scoring with a flying knee before sending Pettis crashing to the canvas with a hip toss. Magomedov maintained control on the mat, likely stealing what was an otherwise close stanza.
Pettis immediately tried an enziguri-type maneuver after having his body kick caught by Magomedov, but that only allowed the Dagestani to secure an easy takedown.