Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Gustavo Oliveira delivers stunning spinning back elbow for potential Knockout of the Year at PFL Europe 2

Gustavo Oliveira delivered a spectacular moment for his career highlights on Saturday at PFL Europe 2.

The 28-year-old Portuguese fighter unleashed a devastating spinning back elbow in the opening round of his bantamweight bout, completely overwhelming his opponent, Anas Azizoun.

Commentators were left stunned as Oliveira entered the pocket for an exchange before throwing the spinning back elbow, which connected perfectly, knocking Azizoun out instantly, even before he fell.

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

This spectacular knockout is bound to draw significant attention to Oliveira following such a unforgettable performance.

After securing the victory, Oliveira honored Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident on July 3 while in Spain with his brother. Oliveira displayed a handmade shirt bearing Jota’s name and number as the winner was announced.

By Ellis Thorne

Based in Liverpool, Ellis Thorne has established himself as one of the most respected voices in martial arts journalism. His in-depth features on traditional disciplines and emerging fight scenes have earned him a loyal following.

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