In a tense fight, Cara de Sapato overcomes Emiliano Sordi and guarantees a place in the PFL millionaire final

C. de Sapato is in the PFL final. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Brazil will have a representative in the final of the light heavyweight Grand Prix (up to 93kg.) PFL 2021. This Friday (27), Shoe Face he had a tough fight, but he beat Argentine Emiliano Sordi in a unanimous decision by the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) and qualified for the final of the tournament in search of the dream prize of US$ 1 million (around R$ 5,2 million).

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Champion of the third season of TUF Brasil in Ultimate, Shoe Face is far from its former organization and now faces Martin Hamlet in the tournament decision, which takes place on October 27th. In his career, the Brazilian has a record of 12 triumphs and five setbacks.

Emiliano Sordi, in turn, does not reach his second consecutive PFL final. The Argentine, who had won in 2019, stops in the semi-final and feels the 'bitter taste' of the ninth defeat in his career. He also has 23 wins.

The fight

The round started with Shoe Face measuring the distance to enter Emiliano Sordi's range of action. Despite the clash of styles and superiority in jiu-jitsu, the Brazilian chose to exchange blows with the Argentine and managed to connect good combinations. He, however, also tried to put the game down, but stopped in his opponent's defense on his two attempts. In the stand-up fight, Sordi returned with good rights, although he suffered other counterattacks from the Paraíba native.

The fighters returned to the second round investing in frank striking, where Emiliano Sordi opened the eyebrow of Shoe Face. The Brazilian continued 'marching' forward and, although he threw good combinations, he was inferior on his feet. In the last minute, he managed a good takedown, but he didn't have time to progress in position.

Willing to win the fight, Shoe Face tried to return to his roots. After two balanced rounds, the Brazilian invested in the grip near the fence to look for a takedown and stopped the Argentine's takedown defenses on two occasions. However, with 40 seconds remaining, he managed to take down and secured the round.

In the main fight, Movlid Khaybulaev defeats Brendan Loughnane in a warm fight and maintains his unbeaten record

M. Khaybulaev defeats B. Loughnane. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

It didn't put on a show, but it did. training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Russian Movlid Khaybulaev adopted the game grapple to get over Brendan Loughnane in the main fight of PFL 9 2021. More precise in his attacks, the athlete was declared the winner in a split decision by the judges (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) after three rounds.

In addition to remaining undefeated in his career, Khaybulaev also qualifies for the final and faces Chris Wade right away. The athlete, who ranked fourth in the initial phase, has 17 wins and one draw in his career.

On the other hand, Loughnane had put on a show in his two fights in the tournament, but was unable to double his performance in the playoffs and is out of the tournament. The Englishman, who finished first, suffers his fourth defeat and has his streak of seven victories broken. In its trajectory, there are 21 positive results and four negative results.

Chris Wade withstands early pressure and wins 'rivalry' against Bubba Jenkins

C. Wade defeated B. Jenkins by judges' decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Protagonists of the second main fight of the night, Chris Wade e Bubba Jenkins competed in search of a place in the final of the Featherweight Grand Prix (up to 65,7kg.) in the PFL 2021. And, after three rounds, Wade managed to withstand the initial pressure from his rival to win by unanimous decision from the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

With three wins in a row – two by decision and one by knockout, Chris remains alive towards the prize of US$ 1 million (approximately R$ 5,2 million), paid to the winner. Professional since 2011, the North American has a record of 20 triumphs and six setbacks.

Yes, Bubba Jenkins, who had won two judges' decisions and finished third in the initial phase, said goodbye to the opportunity to be champion of the competition. He suffers his fifth setback in his career, having also had 16 other triumphs.

PFL 9 Results 2021

MAIN CARD

Feather weight: Movlid Khaybulaev derrotou Brendan Loughnane in the judges' split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) – (semifinal)

Feather weight: Chris Wade derrotou Bubba Jenkins in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) – (semi-final)

Light Heavyweight: Antonio Shoe Guy defeated Emiliano Sordi by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) – (semifinal)

Light Heavyweight: Martin Hamlet derrotou Cezar Mutant by technical knockout (injury) at 13 sec. of R1 – (semifinal)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Feather weight: Sheymon Moraes defeated Lazar Sojadinovic by technical knockout at 4:45 of R2

Light heavyweight: Chris Camozzi defeated Cory Hendricks via unanimous decision (30×27, 30×27, 29×28)

Featherweight: Anthony Dizy defeated Jesse Stirn via unanimous decision (29×28, 29×28, 29×28)

Featherweight: Bobby Moffett defeated Jason Knight via unanimous decision (29×28, 29×28, 29×28)

Featherweight: Alejandro Flores defeated Carl Deaton via split decision (29×28, 28×29, 29×28)

Lightweight: Brandon Jenkins defeated Jacob Kilburn by knockout at 2:56 of R1

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