PFL Playoffs 2 (ESPN/ESPN+) will be held on Friday at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla., with MMA Junkie providing live round-by-round coverage throughout the card.
In the main event, the 2023 light heavyweight champion Impa Kasanganay (17-4) will face off against Josh Silveira (13-3). The co-main event, also in the 205-pound division, will feature Rob Wilkinson (19-2) against Dovlet Yagshimuradov (23-7-1).
Completing the main card are three lightweight bouts, including semifinal tournament matchups between Gadzhi Rabadanov (23-4-2) and Michael Dufort (13-6), as well as Brent Primus (15-3) taking on Clay Collard (25-14).
Rob Wilkinson vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov
Round 1 – The fighters start cautiously, exchanging punches with Wilkinson pushing Yagshimuradov against the fence. Both land kicks simultaneously, leading to a clash of shins. In a heated exchange, Wilkinson and Yagshimuradov trade punches before the round ends. The round is scored 10-9 for Yagshimuradov.
Round 2 – Both fighters engage in single-strike exchanges, with Yagshimuradov landing a kick that makes a loud sound but doesn’t hurt Wilkinson. The action intensifies with both fighters offering strikes before the round concludes. The round is scored 10-9 for Yagshimuradov.
Result: Wilkinson (19-2), Yagshimuradov (23-7-1) Division: Light Heavyweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Full 2024 PFL Playoffs 2 lineup
MAIN CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET)
Impa Kasanganay vs. Josh Silveira
Rob Wilkinson vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Michael Dufort via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 1:51
Brent Primus def. Clay Collard via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Biaggio Ali Walsh def. Brian Stapleton via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:55
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET)
Danny Sabatello vs. Lazaro Dayron ruled a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Mads Burnell def. Elvin Espinoza via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Thad Jean def. Chris Brown via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jordan Oliver def. Braydon Akeo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Michelle Montague def. Marilia Morais via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:44
Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Michael Dufort
Round 1 – The fighters exchange punches before Rabadanov goes for a takedown, but Dufort defends with an arm-in guillotine. Rabadanov eventually gets his head free and ends the round with kicks to Dufort’s legs. The round is scored 10-9 for Rabadanov.
Round 2 – Rabadanov lands a left hook that knocks out Dufort, ending the fight. Rabadanov wins via knockout in round 2 at 1:51.
Result: Rabadanov (23-4-2), Dufort (13-6) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Brent Primus vs. Clay Collard
Round 1 – Primus secures a takedown and controls the position, leading to a 10-9 score for Primus.
Round 2 – Collard struggles against Primus, who maintains top position and lands punches. Primus looks for a rear-naked choke before the round ends. The round is scored 10-8 for Primus.
Round 3 – Collard continues to fight back, but Primus dominates with control and strikes. The round is scored 10-9 for Primus, giving him the fight 30-26.
Result: Primus (15-3), Collard (25-14) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Brian Stapleton
Round 1 – Ali Walsh knocks down Stapleton twice, securing a knockout victory in just 55 seconds.
Result: Ali Walsh (2-0), Stapleton (0-1) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Danny Sabatello vs. Lazaro Dayron
Round 1 – Both fighters collide mid-air with a flying knee attempt, leading to a fast-paced ground battle. Dayron lands a big right hand that drops Sabatello, but he survives and the fight continues with both fighters exchanging punches.
Result: Sabatello (14-4-1), Dayron (8-0-1) Division: Bantamweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Elvin Espinoza vs. Mads Burnell
Round 1 – Burnell and Espinoza exchange strikes, with Burnell eventually securing a takedown but unable to keep Espinoza down. The round is scored 10-9 for Espinoza.
Round 2 – Burnell lands a big right hand that hurts Espinoza, leading to a dominant round for Burnell. The round is scored 10-9 for Burnell.
Result: Burnell (20-6), Espinoza (10-2) Division: Lightweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Thad Jean vs. Chris Brown
Round 1 – Jean and Brown exchange heavy strikes, with Jean scoring solid left hands and kicks. Brown’s varied striking style keeps Jean on his toes. The round is scored 10-9 for Jean.
Round 2 – Both fighters engage in a fast-paced exchange, with Brown’s unconventional style entertaining the crowd. The round is scored 10-9 for Jean.
Result: Jean (8-0), Brown (10-5) Division: Welterweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Jordan Oliver vs. Braydon Akeo
Round 1 – Akeo scores with leg kicks and hooks, leading to a 10-9 score for Akeo.
Round 2 – Oliver lands significant strikes and controls the center, earning a 10-9 score in his favor.
Result: Oliver (2-0), Akeo (5-4) Division: Featherweight Broadcast: ESPN+
Michelle Montague vs. Marilia Morais
Round 1 – Montague quickly secures a takedown and transitions to a rear-naked choke, forcing Morais to tap out in just 1:44.
Result: Montague (6-0), Morais (3-2) Division: Women’s featherweight Broadcast: ESPN+
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