K. Harrison defeated yet another opponent in the PFL (Photo: Instagram/@pflmma)
I couldn't even get tired. Kayla harrison she ran over yet another opponent and remains firm and strong in her quest for her third lightweight tournament title. In the main fight of PFL 6, the North American defeated her compatriot Kaitlin Young in the first round and remains 'the woman to beat' in the category. The show took place at the Overtime Arena, in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
With the quick victory, Kayla continues to pursue her third title in the lightweight tournament. The former judoka remains undefeated in professional MMA with 14 consecutive victories. Called up at the last minute to face Harrison, Young now has more negative results than positives in his career. Her record now stands at 12 triumphs and 13 setbacks.
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The fight
After a hard start, Kayla landed a 'lone' shot on her rival. The judoka, without any ceremony, used brute force to take down and stay on top in her rival's half guard. Harrison tried to get the mount, but Young stayed glued to the fence to block her opponent's transition. Without wasting time, Kayla went to the back and delivered a 'rain' of punches to her opponent, who was unable to defend herself. Seeing the damage Young was taking, the referee decided to stop the fight.
Sadiboy Sy beats a pragmatic Rory MacDonald in the decision
R. MacDonald and S. Sy (Photo: Instagram/@pflmma)
With a performance that was not remotely reminiscent of his time as a UFC challenger and welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), Rory McDonald he had a pragmatic performance, and was defeated by the Swede Sadibou Sy in a unanimous decision by the judges. The Canadian tried to use grappling to fight his rival and, despite the defeat, he secured the number 1 position in the tournament's semifinals. The audience at the Overtime Arena, in Atlanta (USA) booed at the end of the fight.
Sadibou Sy won his second victory in the organization's 2022 season and secured himself as the second best fighter in the tournament's semifinals. The Swede now has a record of 11 wins, six setbacks and two draws as an MMA professional.
On the other hand, Rory suffers his third defeat in the last four fights and is going through a difficult moment in his career. At 32 years old, the Canadian fighter has 23 triumphs, nine setbacks and one draw in the sport.
Magomed Magomedkerimov defeats Dilano Taylor via second round knockout
M. Magomedkerimov (Photo: Instagram/@pflmma)
the russian Magomed Magomedkerimov said goodbye to the 2022 welterweight season (under 77,1kg) with a beautiful victory over Dilano Taylor. The American Top Team pupil landed a beautiful cross on his rival in the second round and after an intense blitz accompanied by a 'rain of blows', the referee stopped the fight in favor of the European athlete.
With the triumph, Magomed recovers from the defeat suffered in his last fight, against Ray Cooper III and now has a record of 30 triumphs and six setbacks in his career. Pupil of Tyrone Spong, kickboxing legend, North American Dilano Taylor failed to score his second consecutive victory in the company and now has nine positive results and two negative results in the sport.
Ray Cooper III 'runs over' Brett Cooper in less than a minute and guarantees a place in the semi-finals of the welterweight tournament
R. Cooper III x Brett Cooper (Photo: Instagram/@pflmma)
Explosive. This is the best word to find the performance of Ray Cooper III in front of his 'namesake' Brett Cooper. In the first seconds of the fight, Ray pressed and landed a good combination of blows that made his rival wobble. After realizing that Brett felt it and started to just defend himself, the former champion started an intense blitz of punches, elbows and knees, until the central referee interrupted. Cooper III's categorical victory.
With the victory, Ray stamps his ticket to the semi-finals of the welterweight tournament (under 77,1kg) and gains confidence to regain the title that was once his. Cooper III now has a record of 24 triumphs, eight setbacks and one draw as a mixed martial arts professional.
Another veteran of the sport, Brett feels the bitter taste of defeat again after two consecutive victories. At 35 years old, 'Fudoshin' now boasts an impressive record of 28 positive results and 16 negative results.
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