G. Tibau x M. Terrill
The main Brazilian on the PFL 7 preliminary card this Friday (13), Gleison Tibau put on a show. The Brazilian fighter didn't give Micah Terrill a chance and won by submission at the beginning of the first round. Also in the first part of the event, Leandro Buscapé was defeated by Magomed Umalatov. The show took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Florida (USA).
In his third fight in the PFL, Tibau achieved his second consecutive victory. After winning Rory McDonald in June, the athlete from Rio Grande do Norte wins by submission and scores another triumph in the new organization. The Brazilian fighter now boasts a record of 36 triumphs and 15 setbacks in his career.
In his first fight in the company chaired by Ray Sefo, Micah Terril starts in the 'new home' on the wrong foot. Professional since 2012, the North American has recorded 15 wins and nine losses in the sport.
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THE FIGHT
Making his debut in the organization, Terrill was not intimidated by Tibau and started the fight aggressively. With greater reach, the North American tried to pressure the Brazilian with left rights. Feeling cornered, Gleison soon put his opponent down and in a quick transition, he landed a katagatame that made his opponent black out.
In an efficient performance, Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeats Darrel Horcher in a unanimous decision by the judges
O. Aubin-Mercier x D. Horcher Photo: Instagram/@pflmma
The opening round, despite not having many emotions, was marked by high-level strategy between the two combatants. Aubin Mercier was more aggressive and used low kicks to score, while Horcher had difficulty finding the right timing for his strikes. With a straight right, Darrell hit Olivier who 'swayed' and suffered a knockdown. The North American went all out trying to settle the 'invoice' but the Canadian remained firm and the duel ended in the ground game, with Hocher on top of the former TUF man.
The second round returned with Aubin Mercier insisting on low kicks and trying to put his opponent down. Even with great difficulty, the Canadian managed the takedown and mounted Horcher. The former UFC veteran remained on top and looked for space to get a submission. With efficient ground and pound, Olivier managed to score and kept his opponent under control on the floor of the decagon. Desperate, Horcher turned his back and seemed ‘surrendered’. Despite his complete dominance, the Canadian fighter was unable to finish the fight.
Immediately after the start of the last split, Olivier dropped Horcher again. Tired and without showing any resistance, the North American showed no reaction to the veteran's attacks. With Aubin-Mercier dominant in the ground fight, the fight scenario passed without any change. The sound of the gong stopped the Canadian massacre.
The ‘Canadian Gangster’ adds his second consecutive victory in two duels for the PFL, in his record, the veteran now has 12 triumphs and five setbacks. Darrel Horcher remains inconsistent in his latest career results. The North American scores 14 positive results and five negative results in the sport.
Brett Cooper puts on a show and knocks out Tyler Hill in the first round
B. Cooper x T. Hill Photo: Instagram/ @pflmma
As soon as the bell sounded, Brett Cooper went all out on Tyler Hil with a sequence of jabs and rights followed by a takedown. At a breakneck pace, Brett continued punishing Hill who couldn't even breathe. Before the middle of the round, the veteran landed a dangerous combination of crosses that took his opponent to the canvas, declaring the end of the fight.
MMA veteran, Brett Cooper achieved his second consecutive triumph and now has 28 wins and 15 losses in the sport. On the other hand, Tyler Hill records his second failure in his career and now has 10 negative results and six positive results in mixed martial arts.
Magomed Umalatov maintains his unbeaten record by defeating Leandro Buscapé via unanimous decision by the judges
M. Umalatov x Leandro Buscapé Photo: Instagram/@pflmma
the duel between Magomed Umalatov and Leandro Buscapé was a bit disappointing for MMA fans. The two athletes maintained striking as their main strategy throughout, with little emotion during the fight. In the final stretch of the third round, the two athletes went 'all or nothing' trying to impress the side judges. On the cards, Umalatov won by unanimous decision.
Magomed remains undefeated in professional MMA with 11 wins and is consolidating himself as one of the biggest promises in the welterweight division (under 77,1kg). Veteran Leandro Buscapé suffers yet another negative result in his professional career and now boasts a record of 25 wins and 10 setbacks in his career.
Michael Lombardo defeated Kyron Bowen via TKO
K. Bowen x M. Lombardo Photo: Instagram/@pflmma
The fight between Kyron Bowen and Michael Lombardo was marked by good striking between the two athletes. Lombardo took control of the actions and Bowen was precise in counterattacks. At the end of the first round, Michael landed a kick to Bowe's shin and he fell screaming in pain. After another kick from Lombardo, the referee realized that Kyron was unable to continue the fight and declared the end of the duel.
Making his first fight in the organization, Lombardo now has four consecutive victories in his career. The North American has recorded 12 triumphs and four setbacks in his career so far. In a terrible phase in professional MMA, Bowen now has nine positive results and seven negative results on his record.
In a newcomers' duel, Elvin Espinoza defeats Hopetown Stewart by submission
H. Stewart x E. Espinoza Photo: Instagram/ @pflmma
Opening the fight night, Espinoza started the fight by putting Stewart down and passing his guard. Then, the fighter in the blue corner tried to take the back but was soon repelled by his opponent. Elvin was skittish and moved quickly looking for a good position. Halfway through the round, the Nicaraguan athlete managed the transition and locked in a rear-naked choke on Stewart, who was immediately knocked out after giving up.
Making his debut in the organization, Elvin Espinoza remains undefeated in professional MMA with six victories. Also debuting in the company, Hopetown Stewart suffers his second defeat in the last three fights and now has five positive results and two negative results in his career.
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Rory McDonald x Ray Cooper (semi-final)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Magomed Magomedkerimov x Sadibou Sy (semi-final)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Clay Collard x Raush Manfio (semifinal)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Loik Radzhabov x Alexander Martinez (semifinal)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Gleison Tibau submitted Micah Terrill with a katagatame 2m17s into R1
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Darrell Horcher by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 29-27)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Brett Cooper beat Tyler Hill by knockout at 2:32 of R1
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Magomed Umalatov derrotou Leandro Buscapé in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Michael Lombardo defeated Kyron Bowen by technical knockout (medical stoppage) at 3:42 of R1
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Elvin Espinoza beat Hopetown Stewart by submission (guillotine) at 2m45s of R1
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