R. Manfio beats C. Collard and is in the final of the lightweight GP. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Brazil will have a representative in the final of Grand Prix light ones (up to 70,3kg.). The only Tupiniquim fighter in the dispute, Raush Manfio He fought hard and defeated Clay Collard by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The confrontation was one of the attractions of the seventh edition of the PFL in 2021, in an event that took place this Friday (13), in Florida (USA).
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Having won Joilton Pelegrino e Anthony Pettis in the first phase, Raush Manfio achieved a new triumph and managed to get closer to the dream prize of US$ 1 million (around R$ 5,2 million). The Brazilian now has his record updated to 14 positive results and three negative results. He stares Loik Radzhabov in the grand final of the playoffs, which takes place on October 27th.
On the other hand, after winning Joilton Pelegrino e Anthony Pettis, Clay Collard feels the 'bitter taste' of his ninth career defeat. A former boxer, the American has a record of 20 triumphs and nine setbacks in his career.
THE FIGHT
Based on boxing, Clay Collard took the first combat initiatives and left Raush Manfio in the distance. The Brazilian, in response, crossed a dangerous left that hit the North American, who was investing in low kicks far from his opponent's range of action. At the end of the round, Raush threw a flying knee and received a harsh, quick response from Clay Collard, who landed a right that made the Tupiniquim representative feel it.
Determined to end the fight in the second round, the two athletes started with high intensity and the frank exchange favored the Brazilian, who landed a powerful blow to the North American's waistline. Raush even managed to land another knee and Clay seemed to feel the blow, as he tried to clinch and take the fight to the ground – without success. In the last seconds, Collard had his big chance in the duel, when he hit the Brazilian, managed to get to his back and almost got the rear naked choke.
The third stage, like every duel, was marked by intensity between the athletes. Raush Manfio He came in with the impetus to go forward and landed good blows on Clay Collard, who was already showing some tiredness and was showing restraint in his actions. The Brazilian even cornered his opponent against the cage, applied good rights and had the opportunity to apply a triangle with his hand, but lost the grip.
In rematch, Loik Radzhabov recovers and beats Alexander Martinez by judges' decision
L. Radzhabov defeated A. Martinez and is in the final of the tournament. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
The first place for the final was filled by Loik Radzhabov. In a rematch that took place in April this year in the initial phase of the tournament, the Tajikistani 'gave revenge', defeated Alexander Martinez in a unanimous decision by the judges and is closer to the dream prize of US$ 1 million (around R$ 5,2 .XNUMX million). The fight opened the main card of the seventh edition of the PFL.
Radzhabov started the duel by closing the distance and landed two blows on Martinez. The Tajikistani continued to impose his pace at the fence and also managed to be superior with combinations of jabs and straight strikes. On the other hand, the Paraguayan has already had to deal with a cut on his face.
Despite starting at a loss, Alexander Martinez returned to the second round willing to change history and cornered Loik Radhabov. At one point, the Paraguayan even put the fight to the ground, but was unsuccessful in progressing. The Tajikistani, however, managed to get out of position, applied the takedown and narrowly missed out on a rear-naked choke.
Wanting to guarantee his qualification for the grand final, Radzhabov attacked with a takedown and got out of a guillotine choke. Soon after, the fighter managed to move, resisted Martinez's grip and won the judges' unanimous decision.
With the result, Radzhabov reaches the tournament final for the second time. In 2019, he also managed to be in the big decision, but lost to the Brazilian Natan schulte. He now has a record of 15 triumphs, three setbacks and one draw in his career.
Martinez, on the other hand, says goodbye to the GP in the playoffs. The Paraguayan suffered his second defeat in his career – also the second in a row. He also has eight victories and one fight without result.
PFL #7 Results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Rory McDonald x Ray Cooper (semi-final)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Magomed Magomedkerimov defeated Sadibou Sy by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – (semifinal)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Raush Manfio defeated Clay Collard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – (semifinal)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Loik Radzhabov defeated Alexander Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) – (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 defeated 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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