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Johnny Eblen outlasts Impa Kasaganay, earns a split decision in wild back-and-forth battle of champions

February 24, 2024

Making his professional MMA debut in January 2019, Impa Kasaganay made an early name for himself with eight straight victories to start his career. After some struggles over his next four fights, however, Kasaganay moved up to light heavyweight up...

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Jason Jackson puts on striking clinic, leaves no doubt in early second-round TKO

February 24, 2024

One of the more vicious combatants ever seen in the PFL SmartCage, Ray Cooper III has been there since the inaugural PFL season in 2018. He was a talented presence, making the playoffs three consecutive times. In 2019, Cooper submitted Zane Kamaka...

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Vadim Nemkov’s heavyweight debut ends with second-round submission win

February 24, 2024

A veteran of the PFL’s heavyweight division, Bruno Cappelozza more than delivered in his debut season in 2021, running through Ante Delija, Muhammed DeReese and Jamelle Jones before another win over Delija to capture that year’s PFL heavyweight ch...

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Yoel Romero uses leg kick-based attack en route to decision win

February 24, 2024

Since his professional debut in 2010, Thiago Santos has been a major presence at middleweight and light heavyweight. In his career, Santos has scored victories over names such as Nate Marquardt, Jack Hermansson, Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland and Ja...

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A.J. McKee scores slick, quick submission win to start PFL vs. Bellator action

February 24, 2024

A constant presence toward the top of the PFL’s lightweight division, Clay Collard is one of the most exciting and popular fighters on the PFL roster. A professional MMA fighter and boxer, Collard had perhaps his best season in the PFL in 2023. Co...

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Aaron Pico avenges previous defeat with dominant display, first-round finish

February 24, 2024

The PFL vs. Bellator early card concludes with a Bellator exclusive bout between Henry Corrales and Aaron Pico. This will be a rematch from their at Bellator 214 in January 2019 – a fight from early in Pico’s career that saw each man drop the othe...

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Biaggio Ali Walsh uses takedowns and pressure to score win in pro debut

February 24, 2024

After a successful run as an amateur, Biaggio Ali Walsh is ready to make his professional MMA debut today. The grandson of Muhammad Ali, Ali Walsh scored six straight knockouts as an amateur, which includes all five amateur bouts he had in the PFL...

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Claressa Shields survives early submission attempt, brings unrelenting pressure in split-decision win

February 24, 2024

One of the biggest headlines circling the early portion of the PFL vs. Bellator card is the MMA return of decorated boxing champion Claressa Shields. Before turning pro, Shields became the first American boxer to win consecutive gold medals in box...

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Abdullah Al-Qahtani puts on all-around clinic in front of hometown crowd

February 24, 2024

The first PFL fighter to represent Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Al-Qahtani’s journey in combat sports started with wrestling and Muay Thai before transitioning to MMA. Currently sporting a 7-1 record, Al-Qahtani has fought twice in PFL Showcase bouts al...

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Malik Basahel takes down the competition with decision win in amateur contest

February 24, 2024

For the last four years, Malik Basahel has built a name for himself on the regional scene with 17 wins in 20 amateur fights. Last year was a busy one for Basahel, who competed in the 2023 Saudi Games and the IMMAF Asian Championships. Basahel, an...

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Ireland Goes Wild as Nathan Kelly Scores Submission Late in First Round

December 8, 2023

One of the biggest rising MMA stars coming out of Ireland, Nathan Kelly has won eight fights after dropping his first two performances in the cage. A jiu-jitsu specialist, the SBG Ireland products has six finishes thus far. This fight marks Kelly’...

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Khurshed Kakhorov Comes Back with Sudden KO, Claims PFL Europe Bantamweight Title

December 8, 2023

Frans Mlambo has seen SBG Ireland teammate and training partner Conor McGregor have his championship success, and now Mlambo has the chance to claim his own first big-stage MMA title. Mlambo got off to a good start in that mission with a 10-2 run...

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Nearly Finished, Jakub Kaszuba Pulls Off Comeback to Win PFL Europe Lightweight Championship

December 8, 2023

John Mitchell had an insanely successful run on the amateur circuit, winning gold at welterweight, lightweight, and catchweight while going 11-3. Since turning pro in 2019, Mitchell has won eight of nine, and he now finds himself one fight away fr...

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Footwork and Grappling Leads Dylan Tuke to Submission Victory in His Native Ireland

December 8, 2023

After a four-year absence from MMA, Dylan Tuke returned to professional competition in 2022, having gone 2-2 since. Tuke, who has finished in five of his six victories, including three submissions, defeated Connor Hughes in July but dropped a deci...

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Dakota Ditcheva Knees Her Way to a Doctor’s Stoppage Victory & the PFL Europe Women’s Flyweight Championship

December 8, 2023

The undefeated Dakota Ditcheva has been on a roll since arriving to the PFL, earning a win during the 2022 PFL Playoffs with a finish of Hassna Gaber before winning a qualifying bout against Katherine Corogenes in a qualifying match during the 202...

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Jakob Nedoh Brings the Power, Gets the PFL Europe Light Heavyweight Gold

December 8, 2023

After defeating Tobias Baker in the PFL Challenger Series in 2022, the undefeated Simeon Powell made a statement to PFL officials with finishes of Clinton Williams and Joao Fagundes during the 2022 PFL season. Since then, Powell has impressed in P...

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Weslley Maia Controls with Grappling Pressure, Earns Unanimous Decision Win

December 8, 2023

Lewis McGrillen started his amateur MMA career at 16 years old, winning eight fights and earning amateur gold at flyweight. Since making his professional MMA debut in 2021, McGrillen’s winning ways have only continued, scoring all eight of his win...

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Brett Johns Emphasizes Dominant Performance with TKO From Bottom with Triangle

December 8, 2023

An 11-year veteran who has competed all over the world in MMA, Brett Johns won bantamweight championships on the regional circuit before jumping up to the big stages. Known as “The Pickey,” Johns proves to be an exciting fighter at 135 with nine f...

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Tom Breese Continues His Streak, Scoring First-Round Submission with Rear-Naked Choke

December 8, 2023

A 13-year veteran of the fight game, Tom Breese is a standout English fighter who has won championships in three different weight classes. At 17-4, Breese has seen all but one of his wins come via a finish. A boxing specialist who also has experie...

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Kikadze Bondo uses Takedowns, Holds, and Short-Range Striking to Earn Decision Victory

December 8, 2023

Prior to making his PFL Europe debut tonight, Kikadze Bondo has competed exclusively in China, and he comes into this bout with a 7-3-1 record. Bondo, who comes into tonight with four wins via finish, will be having his first MMA fight in three ye...

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