At the recent KSW event on Saturday, Gustavo Oliveira exhibited an extraordinary display of striking power, resulting in a severe cut to his adversary’s head.
Oliveira, a 26-year-old fighter, made his KSW debut at the 84th event held in Gdynia, Poland. He unleashed a powerful spinning back elbow on Bruno Dos Santos, an experienced combatant with 14 fights under his belt, who collapsed after receiving the blow.
As Oliveira pursued a finish, Dos Santos tenaciously held on until the referee signaled for a ringside doctor to assess the cut on Dos Santos’ head. The fight was soon called off, with the official conclusion coming at 1:52 of the third round.
Watch the video showcasing Oliveira’s impressive spinning back-elbow move below.
Just over half an hour later, KSW disclosed the startling injury inflicted on Dos Santos by Oliveira’s elbow, which can be viewed below.
(BE WARNED: THE FOLLOWING IMAGE IS GRAPHIC!)
Oliveira, celebrating the win, can now boast two consecutive victories, and four out of his last five, all of which ended in knockouts, demonstrating his formidable performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about KSW 84 Oliveira’s spinning back elbow
Who is Gustavo Oliveira?
Gustavo Oliveira is a 26-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who recently made his debut at the KSW 84 event held in Gdynia, Poland.
What happened at the KSW 84 event?
At the KSW 84 event, Gustavo Oliveira landed a powerful spinning back elbow on his opponent, Bruno Dos Santos. The strike resulted in a severe cut on Dos Santos’ head, and the fight was stopped in the third round.
What is the ‘spinning back elbow’?
The spinning back elbow is a strike in martial arts where a fighter spins around and hits the opponent with the back of the elbow. It’s a powerful move that can result in significant damage, as seen in Oliveira’s bout.
Who won the fight between Gustavo Oliveira and Bruno Dos Santos at KSW 84?
Gustavo Oliveira won the fight against Bruno Dos Santos at KSW 84. The fight was stopped in the third round due to a severe cut on Dos Santos’ head caused by Oliveira’s spinning back elbow.
What is KSW?
KSW (Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki) is a Polish mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. It’s one of the leading promotions in Europe and is known for hosting some of the biggest MMA events in the world. KSW 84 refers to their 84th event.
More about KSW 84 Oliveira’s spinning back elbow
- KSW Official Website
- Gustavo Oliveira’s MMA Profile
- MMA Fighting Techniques: Spinning Back Elbow
- What Happened at KSW 84
- Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) on Wikipedia
5 comments
Wow, that’s a brutal elbow from Oliveira! Didn’t expect this guy to show up and make such a bang in his debut. He’s one to watch!
well I gotta say that’s one of the nastiest cuts I’ve seen in a long time. The spinning back elbow was timed perfectly. Props to Oliveira.
Not sure if anyone else noticed, but the fight stoppage was really well timed. Hats off to the ref, making sure fighters are safe is crucial.
it hurts seein dos santos take a hit like that, he’s a tough fighter. speedy recovery to him.
Can’t wait to see more of Oliveira after this. His next fight’s gonna be hella interesting.