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Gadzhi Rabadanov clinches title opportunity with a solid left hand
August 16, 2024
Gadzhi Rabadanov made a name for himself in Russia before arriving to the PFL in 2019. He’d go on to sign with Bellator and go 5-0 before returning to the PFL this year. Rabadanov, the former Combat Sambo champion who trains at the Abdulmanap Nurm...
READ MOREBrent Primus dominates with wrestling and secures lightweight title fight spot
August 16, 2024
Brent Primus was a longtime veteran of Bellator prior to joining PFL, going 10-3 (1 NC) in the promotion and at one point capturing the Bellator lightweight championship with a win over Michael Chandler. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt now look...
READ MOREBiaggio Ali Walsh brings the heat with quick KO win
August 16, 2024
The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Biaggio Ali Walsh went 6-1 as an amateur, with wins in all five amateur bouts he had in the PFL. Ali Walsh, in fact, made his PFL debut in the legendary Madison Square Garden. Ali Walsh, who trains out o...
READ MOREPoint deduction results in Danny Sabatello vs. Lazaro Dayron ending in draw
August 16, 2024
Known for his ability to both talk a big game and show it in his fights, Danny Sabatello was a three-time qualifier for the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships before his professional MMA career. Winning a bantamweight title for a noteworthy r...
READ MOREMads Burnell scores knockdown, decision win in well-rounded performance
August 16, 2024
Known as “The Prodigy,” Elvin Espinoza earned a PFL contract off the strength of a second-round submission of Damir Ferhatbegovic during the 2023 PFL Challenger Series. A freestyle specialist who has held gold on the amateur circuit, Espinoza is 5...
READ MOREThad Jean scores decision win in wild, unique brawl
August 16, 2024
Thad Jean had a solid 5-2 record on the amateur circuit, including a win over 2022 PFL welterweight runner-up Dilano Taylor. Since turning pro in 2021, Jean has won all seven fights he’s had thus far, including a decision win over Eric Alequin in...
READ MOREStandout wrestler Jordan Oliver shows off striking game en route to decision win
August 16, 2024
Jordan Oliver was a standout wrestler in Pennsylvania, finishing his high school career with a record of 175-5 and winning three state titles. His run of dominance continued into college at Oklahoma State, winning conference championships and earn...
READ MOREMichelle Montague makes it look easy with another submission win
August 16, 2024
Michelle Montague had to overcome a pair of leg breaks between 2016 and 2019 before going on to win the 2019 and 2020 IMAAF-WMMAA Tournament championships on the amateur scene. Montague also is a former multi-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu in New Zealan...
READ MOREDenis Goltsov storms his way back to PFL World Championships
August 2, 2024
Denis Goltsov is a Combat Sambo specialist and has found success throughout his combat sports journey, including the fastest finish in PFL heavyweight history. That said, while he continuously makes the PFL postseason, one circumstance or another...
READ MOREDakota Ditcheva knees her way to PFL world title bout with another first-round stoppage
August 2, 2024
Dakota Ditcheva has been one of MMA’s rising stars over the past few years after coming over from a championship-level amateur Muay Thai career. Ditcheva, who has been named by ESPN as a future top athlete of the 21st century, is a talented strike...
READ MOREOleg Popov dominates with 12 takedowns, grinds way to heavyweight title fight
August 2, 2024
A protege of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko, Oleg Popov has a Master of Sports in hand-to-hand combat and has quickly made his name in the heavyweight ranks. Popov, in fact, has not lost a fight since November 2016 (the sole loss of his professio...
READ MORETaila Santos scores close decision win, clinches spot in championship fight
August 2, 2024
Women’s MMA pioneers cannot be discussed without mentioning Liz Carmouche. Carmouche has competed for a variety of noteworthy MMA promotions and in some of MMA’s most memorable women’s MMA fights. She finally captured gold on a big stage when she...
READ MORESergei Bilostenniy locks up tight leg lock, quick submission in alternate bout, avenges previous loss
August 2, 2024
A former NCAA Division-II wrestling champion at Grand Canyon University, Tyrell Fortune has been a mainstay of Bellator. His wrestling background combined with his strength has led him to great success so far, with 14 wins in 18 fights, including...
READ MOREAlexei Pergande showcasing growth as he earns clear decision victory
August 2, 2024
Alexei Pergande’s combat sports journey began with jiu-jitsu at the age of 7, before adding in wrestling and boxing a couple of years later, going on to have over 500 wrestling matches and 88 boxing fights. Pergande, considered a striking speciali...
READ MOREWrestling nabs Cody Law a quick submission in PFL debut
August 2, 2024
Cody Law made his way to MMA in 2020 after dominating in college wrestling, becoming an NCAA Division-II champion and All-American. Prior to his PFL debut tonight, Law competed exclusively under the Bellator banner, racking up an 8-2 record thanks...
READ MOREDedrek Sanders puts on beautiful striking display, scores KO with four straight left hands
August 2, 2024
Since starting his professional MMA journey in 2011, Sergio Cossio has earned quite the reputation, entering tonight’s contest with 27 victories and one draw in his 37 pro fights thus far, including 20 wins via finish. Cossio, who has won regional...
READ MOREAnthony Ivy gets dropped, comes back to secure second-round submission win
August 2, 2024
Jaleel Willis has a strong wrestling background from youth that he has managed to turn into a well-developed and well-rounded skill set. Willis makes his PFL debut tonight after winning a noteworthy regional MMA title at welterweight and an eight-...
READ MOREKevin Pease edges out unanimous decision in wild, closely contested battle to start things off in Nashville
August 2, 2024
Kevin Pease made a mark in his amateur career, winning a lightweight title before turning pro in late 2021. The Memphis-born fighter, who trains at Kill Cliff FC, has a knack for finishes, with three submissions and a TKO as he enters tonight 5-0...
READ MORENasty cut from head kick, doctor’s stoppage gives Brendan Loughnane top seed at featherweight
June 29, 2024
Brendan Loughnane has been one of the most important names in the PFL since his arrival to the promotion, finishing as a semifinalist in 2021 before becoming PFL featherweight champion in 2022. Loughnane, who enters tonight with 15 KO/TKO victorie...
READ MORELogan Storley uses ground game to earn decision win, but falls short of playoff spot
June 28, 2024
South Dakota’s own Logan Storley took on the same path as Brock Lesnar did in his schooling, and he went on to become a six-time state champion in high school with a 262-3 record before going on to become a four-time All-American at the University...
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