B. Souto debuts with defeat in the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @pflmma
It didn't work for Bruce Souto. The only Brazilian representative on the preliminary card of the PFL 2022 #1, an event held this Wednesday (20), the Minas Gerais native started well, but felt the pressure and ended up being knocked out by Rob Wilkinson at 46 seconds. of the second round. The duel was valid for the organization's light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).
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Discovered in the 1st edition of the 'Challenger Series', Souto makes his debut in the organization on the wrong foot. In his career, now, there are 15 wins and four defeats. The 'War Soldier' had a streak of nine victories broken in combat.
Ex-UFC, Rob Wilkinson extends his streak of three consecutive victories. In his career, the fighter now has a record of 14 positive results and two negative results in his career.
The fight
Souto started shooting high, but Wilkinson made the save. The two athletes began a great study, until the Brazilian faked a combination and entered with a cross. As a defender, Rob took advantage of the opportunity to enter takedowns – in three attempts – to put pressure on Bruce. The Australian even easily passed half guard, where he stayed until the end of the round.
Comfortable in the fight, Wilkinson got off to a strong start and managed to 'settle the bill' in the second round. With intense pace, the Australian landed a counterattack that made Bruce fall. The Australian also applied good knees before separating the fight from the referee.
Omari Akhmedov delivers a brutal knockout and scores six points in the light heavyweight division
After a failed attempt at light heavyweight (up to 93kg.) in the 2021 edition, Omari Akhmedov proved that he is willing to have a different season. And the Russian managed to score six points by brutally knocking out Viktor Pesta with a series of crosses in the first round.
With this, Akhmedov has 21 wins, seven losses and one draw in his career in professional MMA. Pesta, on the other hand, has 18 positive results and six negative results in his career.
Cory Hendricks puts on a show and beats Emiliano Sordi by knockout
At the end of the preliminary card, a hit by Cory Hendricks. In a fight valid for the light heavyweight tournament (up to 93kg), the North American used his violent ground and pound to knock out Emiliano Sordi on the ground. With this, he starts with five points on the scoreboard.
Hendricks achieves one of the most important victories of his career. He now has nine wins and four losses. Sordi, who was a finalist in the previous edition, is unable to repeat his level of performance. The Argentine has 23 positive results, 10 negative results and one draw.
In a warm fight, Marthin Hamlet beats Teodoras Aukstuolis on points
M. Hamlet (right) defeated T. Aukstuolis (left) on points. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Last season's finalist in the PFL, Martin Hamlet he had a lukewarm fight, but managed to beat Teodoras Aukstuolis. With a loss in his striking, the Norwegian adopted a strong wrestling game and emerged victorious in the judges' unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). He has three points with his eye on a place in the next phase.
Experienced in the organization, Marthin wins again – after losing to Antonio Shoe Guy in the decision of the 2021 tournament, which took place in October. In his career, there are nine positive results and three negative results.
Teodoras debuts with the 'left foot' in the organization. He has 11 wins and now six defeats in his professional career, which began in 2009.
Alex Martinez surpasses Stevie Ray and wins again in the PFL
Open exchanges, attempted submissions and a show of takedowns. The fight between Stevie Ray and Alex Martinez had 'ingredients' that excited the MMA community. After three rounds, the Paraguayan was superior to the Paraguayan and left with his 'arms raised' in the judges' unanimous decision.
Martinez eases his situation in the PFL, after two defeats in the previous edition. The Paraguayan has nine wins and three losses in his career, in addition to scoring three points in the lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg.)
Former UFC fighter, Ray made his debut on the wrong foot in his new organization. The veteran has a history of 23 triumphs and ten setbacks.
PFL 1 Results 2022
MAIN CARD
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg.): Clay Collard defeated Jeremy Stephens in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70.3 kg.): Raush Manfio derrotou Don Madge by knockout at 2m42s of R3
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Antonio Shoe Face derrotou Delan Monte by submission (choke) at 29s of R1
Lightweight (up to 70.3 kg.): Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Natan schulte in the judges' split decision (29×29, 28×29, 29×28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Cory Henderson defeated Emiliano Sordi by technical knockout at 2m13sec. from R2
Lightweight (up to 70.3kg): Alexander Martinez defeated Stevie Ray via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Martin Hamlet defeated Teodoras Aukstuolis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Omari Akhmedov defeated Viktor Pesta by knockout (punches) at 1m25s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Robert Wilkinson defeated bruce souto by technical knockout (punches) at 46s of R2
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Simeon Powell defeated Clinton Williams by knockout (knee) at 4:38 of R3
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