Overview
- Magomed Magomedov dislocated his left shoulder late in the second round of the PFL Tampa prelims and Daniel Marcos was awarded a TKO at 0:11 of round three when the corner stopped the fight.
- Video shows Islam Makhachev and other cornermen attempting to reposition the shoulder between rounds before a cageside physician examined Magomedov and allowed him to start the third round.
- Eleven seconds into round three, Makhachev threw in the towel to prevent further damage after Marcos immediately targeted the injured arm during a clinch.
- Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer publicly criticized Makhachev’s on‑stool relocation attempt as improper technique, and fans debated whether non‑medical manipulation and the doctor’s clearance put the fighter at risk.
- The episode gives added scrutiny to corner conduct and ringside medical protocols in combat sports and is likely to prompt calls for clearer boundaries on non‑medical interventions and post‑fight medical updates for Magomedov.