Gustavo Oliveira delivers jaw-dropping KO Of The Year Nominee With Spinning Backfist

Anas Azizoun is a striking specialist who is ranked among Western Europe’s top bantamweights and trained under Chaos Squad. The hands of “The Rainmaker” are fast but heavy, known for fast starts, ground-and-pound skill set, and finishing instincts. Azizoun’s five-fight unbeaten run came to an end in November, losing to Baris Adiguzel.

Gustavo Oliveira is a European MMA veteran, known for aggressive striking, submission threats, and finishing ability. Oliveira has finishes in nine of his 10 victories, including six coming by KO/TKO. He has dropped back-to-back fights, however, dropping a decision to Patrick Surdyn in his last fight in July 2022.

Which of these two will move on in the Bantamweight Tournament?

Round 1

Low kick from Azizoun. Oliveira pressuring, including a side kick to the leg. Left hook drops Azizoun, stunning him momentarily! Oliveira tries for ground-and-pound, but Azizoun tries to use his guard to keep him back. Oliveira is now on top and lands an elbow. Oliveira is in Azizoun’s guard. Oliveira stands up and we’re back to the feet. Low kicks from Azizoun are blocked. One-two by Azizoun. Big sweeping left from Oliveira. Oliveira trips after missing a spinning kick. Azizoun lands a right hand. Low kicks from Azizoun. Low kick from Oliveira.

Strong right hand connects for Oliveira. Low kick from Oliveira. Spinning kick misses for Oliveira, but he lands a spinning backfist. Azizoun lands a strong right hand. A combination from Azizoun backs up Oliveira. Spinning back kick to the body by Azizoun. Front kick from Azizoun. Spinning back fist KNOCKS AZIZOUN OUT COLD!!!

GUSTAVO OLIVERA 🤯🤯🤯

Call that elbow Oasis... Closing TIME

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Just when we thought we had a Knockout of the Year candidate yesterday in Saudi Arabia, Gustavo Oliveira delivers one of his own here in Brussels!

OFFICIAL RESULT

Gustavo Oliveira def. Anas Azizoun via first-round KO (3:25)