Shara Magomedov's Spectacular Knockout Over Armen Petrosyan

Shara Magomedov

Shara "Bullet" Magomedov didn’t just enter the octagon at UFC 308—he made an unforgettable statement with a jaw-dropping double-spinning backfist knockout that left Armen Petrosyan on the canvas. Opening the main card, Magomedov delivered a highlight-worthy finish that has sent shockwaves through the middleweight division and certainly won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Though Magomedov encountered early challenges, especially when Petrosyan’s aggressive approach backed him up against the cage in the first round, the “Bullet” eventually found his rhythm. After enduring an initial flurry of punches, he settled into his signature style, mixing precise strikes with powerful kicks that began to wear Petrosyan down. With each exchange, Magomedov started to showcase his range and timing, using quick footwork and accurate strikes that hinted at something spectacular brewing.

The second round, however, was when Magomedov’s creativity truly took the spotlight. After sizing up Petrosyan, he unleashed a spinning backfist that barely gave Petrosyan time to react. With his back facing his opponent, Magomedov executed a second spinning back fist from his opposite arm, landing squarely on Petrosyan, who crumbled to the floor as the referee quickly intervened. The knockout, achieved with only eight seconds left in the round, stunned the crowd.

“When I just started Muay Thai, this was the first thing I was shown,” Magomedov said, confidently. “I patented this shot. It’s my shot now!”

Petrosyan’s aggressive tactics might have worked against other fighters, but against Magomedov, they ultimately set up one of the most sensational knockouts in recent memory. Each attempt to push the pace only opened up more opportunities for Magomedov to counter and capitalize.

With his dominant victory, Shara Magomedov has made it clear he’s a force to be reckoned with among the middleweights. Eyeing bigger challenges ahead, he boldly declared,

“Listen to me, I’m the best striker in this division. I’ll smash his head [Israel] Adesanya. Dana White, I came for my gold.”

After such a stunning display, Magomedov’s path to a marquee fight seems all but guaranteed.