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- Thursday 06.08.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN+
- Promotion: Professional Fighters League
- Tapology Accounts: Dan Hardy | PFLMMA
- Ownership:
- Venue: Overtime Elite Arena
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
- Post-Fight Interviews: Sean O'Connell
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Pinedo defeats Brendan Loughnane via KO/TKO, Knee to the Head to Hammerfists | 1:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Movlid Khaybulaev defeats Tyler Diamond via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 4:23 Round 2 of 3, 9:23 Total Bout Page | |
| Marthin Hamlet defeats Sam Kei via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Bubba Jenkins defeats Sung Bin Jo via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 1:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Josh Silveira defeats Delan Monte via KO/TKO, Knee Injury | 1:30 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Gabriel Alves Braga defeats Marlon Moraes via KO/TKO, Straight Right to Hammerfists | 3:02 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ty Flores defeats Dan Spohn via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Wade defeats Ryoji Kudo via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 4:51 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Impa Kasanganay defeats Tim Caron via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:52 Round 2 of 3, 8:52 Total Bout Page | |
| Andrew Sanchez defeats Taylor Johnson via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Abby Montes defeats Brandy Hester via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:06 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Alexei Pergande defeats Akeem Bashir via Submission, D'arce Choke | 3:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page |
Responses Page 2
05.10.2023 | 2:59 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 855th
Looks like more will be revealed too. PFL stating updated cards for next three events will be released Friday. I believe Fleury will be another announced as being suspended. So new opponent for Wilkinson đ€·đ»ââïž
05.10.2023 | 11:59 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 115 Points | Tied for 1070th
Wow there are more? Curious to know Friday then
"All my picks are backed by some type of real money wager. When I bet the house - I now have two houses"
05.11.2023 | 1:54 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 855th
@Kniferusty yeah thatâs what some of the articles were saying⊠ââThis is not the full story,â Fansided MMA reporter Amy Kaplan wrote on Twitter . âI have been working on this story for weeks. Expect more names shortly.â
05.11.2023 | 2:38 AM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 179th
Iâm surprised they got caught pfl arenât normally strict
* Edited at 05.11.2023, 2:38 AM ET *
05.11.2023 | 4:13 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 855th
Itâs the Nevada State Athletic Commission that did the testing, not the PFL themselves
2023.05.12
12:16 PM ET
bout status update
Wilkinson vs. Fleury Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2023.05.12
12:17 PM ET
bout announced
Rob Wilkinson vs. Ty Flores at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
2023.05.12
12:18 PM ET
bout status update
Jotko vs. Flores Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2023.05.12
12:18 PM ET
bout status update
Khaybulaev vs. Torres Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2023.05.12
12:18 PM ET
bout announced
Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Tyler Diamond at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.05.12
12:19 PM ET
bout status update
Santos vs. Fakhreddine Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2023.05.12
12:20 PM ET
bout status update
Flores vs. Moraes Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
2023.05.12
12:20 PM ET
bout announced
Marlon Moraes vs. Gabriel Alves Braga at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.05.12
12:21 PM ET
bout announced
Impa Kasanganay vs. Tim Caron at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
2023.05.12
12:21 PM ET
bout announced
Taylor Johnson vs. Andrew Sanchez at 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
2023.05.12
12:23 PM ET
bout announced
Abby Montes vs. Brandy Hester at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.05.12
12:23 PM ET
bout announced
Alexei Pergande vs. Akeem Bashir at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
2023.05.12
12:30 PM ET
event start time updated
From Thursday, June 8 at 6:00pm ET to Thursday, June 8 at 6:30pm ET
05.12.2023 | 4:16 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 645 Points | Tied for 179th
Solid decision from who ever decide to test those athlete.
I hope they were flagued because of tainted suplement because if they take roid **** they should be suspended for life.
MMA is a sport were you may die. If someone take illegal substance in order to inflict more brain damage that may cause dead it should be criminal.
I hope they were flagued because of tainted suplement because if they take roid **** they should be suspended for life.
MMA is a sport were you may die. If someone take illegal substance in order to inflict more brain damage that may cause dead it should be criminal.
* Edited at 05.12.2023, 9:58 PM ET *
"Never go down without a fight"
05.12.2023 | 5:17 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 819th
I'd cut all those that popped with how this tourney format goes, it's such a ruined/cluster**** of a layout and story now. It's one thing just to have random fights which still sucks, but with a tournament esque field, shame on all of those involved who popped, gotta feel for the matchmakers too whom had to scramble.
05.12.2023 | 7:13 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 855th
Wow didn't see Fakhreddine getting caught for the PEDs coming! Definitely turning into a **** show that's for sure. 4 new fighters in the LHW division and all facing off against each other. So assuming Silveira and Hamlet win, then that means there's a perfect opportunity for one of the new four to make the semis.
This is the stage where I like the tournament format because hypothetically say Johnson beats Sanchez at the 2 minute mark of the second round to get 5 points. That would put them in 3rd spot (behind Silveira and Hamlet), but since Wilkinson and Flores are both on 3, one of them is guaranteed to go to at least 6 with a decision win, so drops them to 4th. That means that the next fight between Impa and Caron, they both know they need to get a win quicker than that so they go all out trying to get a finish. Makes the fight more interesting!
Keen to see how it plays out.
This is the stage where I like the tournament format because hypothetically say Johnson beats Sanchez at the 2 minute mark of the second round to get 5 points. That would put them in 3rd spot (behind Silveira and Hamlet), but since Wilkinson and Flores are both on 3, one of them is guaranteed to go to at least 6 with a decision win, so drops them to 4th. That means that the next fight between Impa and Caron, they both know they need to get a win quicker than that so they go all out trying to get a finish. Makes the fight more interesting!
Keen to see how it plays out.
05.12.2023 | 7:28 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 855th
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Wilkinson far too good for Flores you would imagine. Flores looked very hittable when he fought Monte, especially in the first round, before he adjusted his plan to just go for takedowns. Wilkinson has good takedown defence and is a stronger wrestler than Monte so I see him getting an early finish. Either KO or a guillotine.
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
New opponent, same result for Movlid.
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R3
Before the change in fighter I had hoped Moraes could get an upset, but now he's putting his 6 fight loss streak up against a guy undefeated in 10. Braga for the win here, just a question on whether he Marlon can make it to the final bell.
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R2
Why do the PFL keep bringing in middleweights to fight in the LHW division? Caron fought in March at MW, he will be so small. I know Impa was a MW too, but he's at least already had 2 fights at LHW so will have the size advantage. Already has the skill advantage. I see Impa taking the 4th semi final spot on offer.
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Taylor Johnson, DEC
I'll admit I don't know a heap about either of these fighters, but Johnson looked okay in the challenger series. I'll go him by decision, but it's just making up the numbers. Won't make the semis.
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Wilkinson far too good for Flores you would imagine. Flores looked very hittable when he fought Monte, especially in the first round, before he adjusted his plan to just go for takedowns. Wilkinson has good takedown defence and is a stronger wrestler than Monte so I see him getting an early finish. Either KO or a guillotine.
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
New opponent, same result for Movlid.
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R3
Before the change in fighter I had hoped Moraes could get an upset, but now he's putting his 6 fight loss streak up against a guy undefeated in 10. Braga for the win here, just a question on whether he Marlon can make it to the final bell.
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R2
Why do the PFL keep bringing in middleweights to fight in the LHW division? Caron fought in March at MW, he will be so small. I know Impa was a MW too, but he's at least already had 2 fights at LHW so will have the size advantage. Already has the skill advantage. I see Impa taking the 4th semi final spot on offer.
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Taylor Johnson, DEC
I'll admit I don't know a heap about either of these fighters, but Johnson looked okay in the challenger series. I'll go him by decision, but it's just making up the numbers. Won't make the semis.
05.13.2023 | 8:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 29th with 7 others
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Flores struggled to beat Delan monte who is utter garbage, Wilkinson should committ a murder in the smart cage. I was definitely wrong about him, heâs evolved into an incredibly scary fighter. Could probably contend in the ufc. Wilkinson has fixed his cardio, learned some wrestling, and can push an absurd pace without slowing down. Donât see him losing for a long time
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
I forgot Diamond even existed. At least heâs a wrestler so maybe he can create some scrambles. Either way, this is going to be another boring & dominant movlid performance
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R3
Just when I thought Marlon was getting a fight to stop his L streak, he then gets a much harder fightđ€Ł I do have to say tho, as high as I am on Braga, he is still relatively green. His last fight was incredibly close, but he toughed it out and found a way to win. Braga has a super well rounded skillset & doesnât appear to have many holes. One thing I donât like about him is lack of power. However, against the ghost of Marlon he should be able to get s finish here. I do worry that he could struggle early on since heâs a little green & never fought someone like this. However, just canât trust Marlon anymore, heâs beyond washed & honestly itâs painful to see him in there nowadays
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R1
Iâm still not a fan of impa at 205, but he is talented enough to finish these bums with ease. When he makes it to playoffs, then itâs probably safe to start fading him
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez, DEC
Definitely one of the more interesting fights on the card. Johnson is a fast starter but a ****** fighter. He tends to gas after the first. Now, sanchez is also a gasser, but heâs got two good rounds then death gasses in the third. For those first two, he is really really good. Striking is super powerful & he is a fantastic wrestler. Short notice is a little concerning, but I also think 205 is better for him since he doesnât cut as much weight + Johnson is also a mw so itâs not like heâs giving up any crazy advantages
Montes vs. Hester
Abby Montes, TKO, R2
Good to see they pulled a soccer mom off the street to get montes a win
Pergande vs. Bashir
Alexei Pergande, SUB, R2
Idk how this guy is but itâs clear pfl likes him
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Flores struggled to beat Delan monte who is utter garbage, Wilkinson should committ a murder in the smart cage. I was definitely wrong about him, heâs evolved into an incredibly scary fighter. Could probably contend in the ufc. Wilkinson has fixed his cardio, learned some wrestling, and can push an absurd pace without slowing down. Donât see him losing for a long time
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
I forgot Diamond even existed. At least heâs a wrestler so maybe he can create some scrambles. Either way, this is going to be another boring & dominant movlid performance
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R3
Just when I thought Marlon was getting a fight to stop his L streak, he then gets a much harder fightđ€Ł I do have to say tho, as high as I am on Braga, he is still relatively green. His last fight was incredibly close, but he toughed it out and found a way to win. Braga has a super well rounded skillset & doesnât appear to have many holes. One thing I donât like about him is lack of power. However, against the ghost of Marlon he should be able to get s finish here. I do worry that he could struggle early on since heâs a little green & never fought someone like this. However, just canât trust Marlon anymore, heâs beyond washed & honestly itâs painful to see him in there nowadays
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R1
Iâm still not a fan of impa at 205, but he is talented enough to finish these bums with ease. When he makes it to playoffs, then itâs probably safe to start fading him
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez, DEC
Definitely one of the more interesting fights on the card. Johnson is a fast starter but a ****** fighter. He tends to gas after the first. Now, sanchez is also a gasser, but heâs got two good rounds then death gasses in the third. For those first two, he is really really good. Striking is super powerful & he is a fantastic wrestler. Short notice is a little concerning, but I also think 205 is better for him since he doesnât cut as much weight + Johnson is also a mw so itâs not like heâs giving up any crazy advantages
Montes vs. Hester
Abby Montes, TKO, R2
Good to see they pulled a soccer mom off the street to get montes a win
Pergande vs. Bashir
Alexei Pergande, SUB, R2
Idk how this guy is but itâs clear pfl likes him
"âUnfortunately you canât talk like that on FOXâ - Joe Rogan"
05.14.2023 | 2:22 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 480th
Loughnane vs. Pinedo
Brendan Loughnane, DEC
Brendan is probably going to be back in the finals
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Gonna be brutal, Wilkinson has been destroying guys since leaving the MW of UFC
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Movlid is gonna do what he's been doing, just a new face for him to dominate
Wade vs. Kudo
Chris Wade, DEC
Can't believe that Wade's and even Bubba's fights are on the prelims
Jenkins vs. Jo
Bubba Jenkins, DEC
Bubba going to the semis, but can't believe he's stuck on the prelims
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
Marlon is being fed to the young hungry lion again. He still has name value but I'm not sure how much longer he's gonna have that.
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R2
Impa has looked pretty good at LHW
Brendan Loughnane, DEC
Brendan is probably going to be back in the finals
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
Gonna be brutal, Wilkinson has been destroying guys since leaving the MW of UFC
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Movlid is gonna do what he's been doing, just a new face for him to dominate
Wade vs. Kudo
Chris Wade, DEC
Can't believe that Wade's and even Bubba's fights are on the prelims
Jenkins vs. Jo
Bubba Jenkins, DEC
Bubba going to the semis, but can't believe he's stuck on the prelims
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
Marlon is being fed to the young hungry lion again. He still has name value but I'm not sure how much longer he's gonna have that.
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, TKO, R2
Impa has looked pretty good at LHW
"Keep on keeping on"
05.15.2023 | 10:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 321st
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
mismatch
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
hungrier
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, DEC
caron lost to a lw. yikes
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R1
mismatch
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
hungrier
Kasanganay vs. Caron
Impa Kasanganay, DEC
caron lost to a lw. yikes
"Jarno Errens, Damir Hadzovic"
05.16.2023 | 4:36 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 665 Points | Tied for 91st
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
The saddest thing about Moraes, is that his skills are still elite, it's just that his chin is completely gone at this point, and while I'm not familiar with Braga, his 10-0 reccord with a few knockouts is enough to pick him without a doubt, considering the terrifying KO losing streak of Moraes. He had a very decent career with some all time great KO win vs Sterling, and memorable back and forth fights vs Merab and Cejudo (one leg kick away from winning the belt). I wish he was able to just be proud of his accomplishments and stop before it's too late.
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
The saddest thing about Moraes, is that his skills are still elite, it's just that his chin is completely gone at this point, and while I'm not familiar with Braga, his 10-0 reccord with a few knockouts is enough to pick him without a doubt, considering the terrifying KO losing streak of Moraes. He had a very decent career with some all time great KO win vs Sterling, and memorable back and forth fights vs Merab and Cejudo (one leg kick away from winning the belt). I wish he was able to just be proud of his accomplishments and stop before it's too late.
"Check my ART here if you want : https://www.instagram.com/john.volcan/"
05.16.2023 | 1:44 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 229th
Oh damn! I know I'm late to the party but that is a crazy amount of drug failures for one card! Maybe all these MWs felt like they needed mass fast to fight at LHW.
I have zero surprise about Will Fleury. He looked like an absolute gorilla in there. Even compared to his Bellator showings.
I have zero surprise about Will Fleury. He looked like an absolute gorilla in there. Even compared to his Bellator showings.
* Edited at 05.16.2023, 2:00 PM ET *
05.16.2023 | 1:53 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 229th
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Diamond is decent and I'm glad he's getting active in PFL as he's not getting any younger. But this is obviously a rough matchup for anyone.
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez, DEC
Will be interesting to see if either one has improved their cardio. I see potential for Johnson here, he is big and strong and fought decent guys in Bellator. He can also be dangerous for a wrestler like Sanchez with his leg locks, but this Sanchez has faced the better guys and might be more well rounded. Idk about Johnson's standup but Sanchez's is at least ok.
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Diamond is decent and I'm glad he's getting active in PFL as he's not getting any younger. But this is obviously a rough matchup for anyone.
Johnson vs. Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez, DEC
Will be interesting to see if either one has improved their cardio. I see potential for Johnson here, he is big and strong and fought decent guys in Bellator. He can also be dangerous for a wrestler like Sanchez with his leg locks, but this Sanchez has faced the better guys and might be more well rounded. Idk about Johnson's standup but Sanchez's is at least ok.
05.16.2023 | 3:52 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 715 Points | Tied for 8th with 10 others
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
How is this legal?
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
How is this legal?
"âI took no damage,â Hill said. âMost of the fall was me falling down"
05.24.2023 | 6:49 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 391st
Moraes vs. Braga
Marlon Moraes, DEC
This goes agaisnt all my reasoning as I would never pick Moraes however ffs I just want this man to win one more time and ride off into the sunset!
Marlon Moraes, DEC
This goes agaisnt all my reasoning as I would never pick Moraes however ffs I just want this man to win one more time and ride off into the sunset!
"Confident to go in and not necessarily prove people wrong but to prove my support correct"
05.24.2023 | 11:34 AM ET
It's crazy that the only man to finish Aljo with easily one of the most brutal knockouts I've seen live, 7 fight losing streak and he's still pushing it? Why? Just become a coach, train the youth, I mean I've never heard of such a skilled fighter with high level skills going 0-7 with all being by TKO.
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
05.24.2023 | 7:51 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 159th
He either needs the money or just cant let it go. Is sad to see Marlon nowdays he's not even that old only 35 but it looks like he's 41 his chin is completely gone, after his fight against Sheymon that he did everything right was up 2 rounds but one clean shot and it was over after this his team and family should have made him retire and PFL is dirty too for bringing him back.
05.29.2023 | 1:07 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 595 Points | Tied for 391st
Wilkinson vs. Flores
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R2
Wilkinson is so good
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Moblid should be in the UFC
Wade vs. Kudo
Chris Wade, DEC
I think that Wade is just too good for Kudo
Jenkins vs. Jo
Bubba Jenkins, TKO, R1
He will out wrestle him
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
Poor marlon
Rob Wilkinson, TKO, R2
Wilkinson is so good
Khaybulaev vs. Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev, DEC
Moblid should be in the UFC
Wade vs. Kudo
Chris Wade, DEC
I think that Wade is just too good for Kudo
Jenkins vs. Jo
Bubba Jenkins, TKO, R1
He will out wrestle him
Moraes vs. Braga
Gabriel Alves Braga, TKO, R1
Poor marlon