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Pettis Stuns Magomedov with Spinning Back Elbow Knockout in PFL Thriller
3 Oct
Summary
- Sergio Pettis delivers spinning back elbow knockout over Magomed Magomedov
- Pettis overcomes early grappling dominance by Magomedov
- Pettis hopes for title fight in next PFL bantamweight bout
On October 3rd, 2025, Sergio Pettis showcased his penchant for dramatic comebacks with a stunning knockout win over Magomed Magomedov at the PFL event in Dubai. Despite Magomedov's early dominance on the ground, Pettis remained patient and waited for his opportunity to strike.
As Magomedov pursued a takedown in the second round, Pettis unleashed a perfectly timed spinning back elbow that sent the Russian crashing to the canvas. Pettis followed up with one more punch before the referee stepped in to stop the fight at the 4:31 mark.
"I've always got faith in myself," Pettis said after the victory. "He was talking to me the whole fight, overconfidence, and I think that bit him in the butt."
Prior to the knockout, Magomedov had been in control, repeatedly taking Pettis down and smothering him with his grappling skills. However, Pettis weathered the storm and seized his chance when Magomedov rushed in for another takedown attempt.
With this impressive comeback win, Pettis has once again proven that he should never be counted out. The former Bellator champion now hopes to earn a title fight in his next PFL bantamweight bout as the promotion looks to crown a new champion following Patchy Mix's departure to the UFC.
