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Washington D.C. - August 23, 2024 – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) delivered an electrifying night of MMA action from The Anthem in Washington, D.C., concluding the 2024 PFL Global Playoffs. The event featured high-stakes matchups across the Featherweight and Welterweight divisions, with fighters battling for a coveted spot in the PFL World Championship.
In the evening's headline bout, Brendan Loughnane edged out Kai Kamaka III in a closely contested split decision, earning his place in the 2024 Featherweight Championship. Loughnane’s precise striking and strategic game plan overcame Kamaka’s relentless pressure. He now faces the undefeated Timur Khizriev, who secured his spot in the final after a hard-fought split-decision win over Gabriel Braga.
The co-main event saw Magomed Umalatov maintain his unbeaten streak with a unanimous decision victory over Neiman Gracie. Umalatov's well-rounded performance showcased his grappling and striking abilities, securing him a place in the finals against Shamil Musaev, who dominated Murad Ramazanov in a rematch from the regular season.
Notable Undercard Performances
The undercard featured several notable performances, including Mukhamed Berkhamov’s split decision victory over former two-time PFL champion Ray Cooper III in his PFL debut. Featherweight contender Enrique Barzola also impressed with a unanimous decision win over Tyler Diamond, while Jose Perez extended his winning streak with a dominant decision over Jesse Stirn. Maxwell Djantou Nana continued his knockout streak with a second-round TKO over Kent Mafileo, and Shido Boris Esperanca kicked off the night with a first-round TKO victory over Tyler Hill.
“Tonight, the PFL showcased the best action in MMA once again with four fighters continuing their $1 million journey,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The energy of a PFL Playoff event brings out the very best in our athletes. We look forward to crowning our 2024 PFL World Champions.”
Complete Results:
Main Card Results:
Featherweight Semifinal: Brendan Loughnane (30-5) defeated Kai Kamaka (14-6-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).
Welterweight Semifinal: Magomed Umalatov (17-0) defeated Neiman Gracie (12-6) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Featherweight Semifinal: Timur Khizriev (16-0) defeated Gabriel Braga (14-1) via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29).
Welterweight Semifinal: Shamil Musaev (18-0-1) defeated Murad Ramazanov (12-1, 1 NC) via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Early Card Results:
Mukhamed Berkhamov (17-2) defeated Ray Cooper III (25-11-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Enrique Barzola (21-9-2) defeated Tyler Diamond (14-4) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Jose Perez (9-1) defeated Jesse Stirn (16-7) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Maxwell Djantou Nana (6-1) defeated Kent Mafileo (6-2) via TKO (punches) at 4:52 of round 2.
Shido Boris Esperanca (9-1) defeated Tyler Hill (12-9) via TKO (punches) at 3:30 of round 1.
As the 2024 PFL World Championship nears, anticipation builds for what promises to be a historic night of fights. With both Featherweight and Welterweight titles on the line, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown featuring some of the sport's most talented and determined athletes.
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