J. Zeferino beat Gleison Tibau on the main card of PFL 2 Photo: Instagram
The duel between Brazilians, which was part of the main card of the PFL 2, this Thursday (29), did not excite the fans. In a hard-fought fight, João Zeferino defeated Gleison Tibau with a unanimous decision from the judges. The clash was valid for the welterweight tournament (under 77,1kg) of the organization's 2021 season.
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THE FIGHT
The long-awaited duel between João Zeferino and Gleison Tibau began with the two athletes exchanging heavy punches in the center of the decagon. Zeferino sought to close the distance, while Tibau waited to counterattack. João was more aggressive in combat and more effective in his strikes. The round ended with a slight advantage for the 'Brazilian Samurai'.
The second half started with Tibau putting the fight down at the beginning, but Zeferino soon got up. The round unfolded with little exchange of blows and both fighters seeking to attack only in good opportunities. The assault ended with an 'almost attempted' submission by Zeferino.
In the third round, Tibau tried to take him down in the first minute but João quickly pushed away the attack. The round unfolded with little effectiveness and a lot of study on the part of both athletes. Gleison sought the clinch and the knee in the final minute, but without any force.
Boasting a four-year unbeaten record, João Zeferino starts with three points in the 2021 season of the welterweight tournament (under 77,1kg). The fighter now has a record of 25 wins and 9 losses. His last setback was to Herman Torrado in June 2017.
With almost 50 fights as a professional, Gleison Tibau makes his debut in his 'new home' on the wrong foot. Without fighting since July 2019, the veteran had his two-fight winning streak interrupted. The 37-year-old fighter now has a record of 34 wins and 15 losses.
Ray Cooper submits Jason Ponet early in the first round
R, Cooper submitted Jason Ponet in the co-main fight of the night Photo: Instagram
The night's co-main fight lasted less time than the fighters' presentation. After Jason Ponet started trying to take him down, Ray Cooper quickly landed a katagatame and finished the fight in the first few minutes. With that, 'Bradda Boy' started with six points in the organization's 2021 season.
With the quick triumph, Ray already scores three points in the welterweight tournament (under 77,1kg), where he is the current champion. The Hawaiian won his second straight victory in his career. The fighter now has a record of 21 wins and seven losses in professional MMA.
PFL debutant, Jason Ponet fails to secure his fourth consecutive victory. The 32-year-old Frenchman now boasts a record of 20 wins and 13 losses.
Current light heavyweight champion, Emiliano Sordi defeats Chris Camozzi by judges' decision
E. Sordi beat C. Camozzi in the judges' decision Photo: Instagram
The fight between Emiliano Sordi and Chris Camozzi was marked by a lot of intensity between the two athletes. The fighters sought to exchange blows at all times, with the advantage going to the Argentine who put the fight down and came close to achieving a submission several times. The final stretch of the duel was marked by the physical exhaustion of both athletes, but the Argentinean emerged victorious in the judges' decision.
Champion of the 2019 PFL season in the light heavyweight division, Emiliano Sordi starts the 2021 season on the right foot. With the victory over Camozzi, 'He Man' starts with three points in the category tournament. The fighter now has a record of 23 wins and eight losses.
MMA veteran, Chris Camozzi begins his time in the new organization in an undesirable way. Without fighting since September 2019, the American did not put on a good performance. The fighter now has a record of 25 wins and 15 losses in Professional MMA.
PFL 2 Results 2021
MAIN CARD
Welterweight Weight: Rory McDonald submitted Curtis Millender with a rear naked choke at 3m38s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Ray Cooper III finished Jason Ponet with a katagatame 1m23s into R1
Welterweight: João Zeferino defeated Gleison Tibau via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight: Emiliano Sordi defeated Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light Heavyweight: Antonio Shoe Guy submitted Tom Lawlor with a guillotine 4m43s into R1
Light Heavyweight: Cezar Mutant defeated Nick Roehrick by knockout 37 seconds ago. from R1
Welterweight: Sadibou Sy and Nikolay Aleksakhin ended no contest in R2 (finger in the eye of Sy on Aleksakhin)
Light Heavyweight: Martin Hamlet finished Dan Spohn with a katagatame at 52 seconds. from R2
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