‘I Don’t Consider It A Loss’

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An ultra-rare knockout is supposedly considered lucky ...

Shara Magomedov put Armen Petrosyan on an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) highlight reel for the rest of time at UFC 308 last weekend (Sat., Oct. 26, 2024) when the one-eyed fighter landed an incredible double backfist (watch highlights).

Petrosyan gave an interview with Red Corner MMA after the fight and believes an early referee stoppage saved Magomedov, and the phenomenal knockout was lucky.

“It was a lucky punch,” Petrosyan said. “I was conscious; I was still in control. I heard the coaches shouting that it was the end of the round with 30 seconds left, so I kept working. He caught me. I thought he would go for the finish, but he apparently didn’t. So I looked up and saw the referee [waving the fight off]. I didn’t understand what’s up. Many other people didn’t understand. So I sat on my ass as I was shocked. I was speechless.”

“I don’t consider it a loss. He got gifted a W. The win was simply gifted to him, that’s all. I’ve gotten a billion messages by now, and I have met people [with the same opinion],” Petrosyan continued. “Shara can say whatever he wants now. He holds all of the cards... I saw in his eyes that he was lost. He couldn’t complete any of his actions. Was he able to land his kicks? He couldn’t do anything. I eliminated all of his moves. He was circling the cage, running away from me. Of course, I would like to get an immediate rematch.”

Obviously, Petrosyan is not taking the loss well. Hopefully, someone will inform him that the double backfist was not lucky; in fact, Shara “Bullet” was drilling the move during open workouts.

Hell, the knockout is straight out of Tekken.

Shara Bullet knockout combo was straight out of Tekken #UFC #MMA #UFC308 pic.twitter.com/Ka2EcdhGPp

— Delinquent MMA (@DelinquentMMA) October 28, 2024

At least Petrosyan wasn’t “seriously poisoned” before his last outing.

“Superman” is now riding the first two-fight losing streak of his career, having been finished in both losses.

For complete UFC 308 results, coverage, and highlights, click HERE.