Coverage of Saturday’s Professional Fighters League “Battle of the Giants” card will start at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT.
Round 1
Referee Bryan Miner will oversee the opening bout of the card in the featherweight division. Ismail engages with Bendaoud, landing a takedown after closing the distance. Bendaoud shows activity from his guard and threatens with submissions, but Ismail passes to side control. Ismail almost traps Bendaoud in a crucifix position but it doesn’t last long. Bendaoud attempts an inverted triangle, but Ismail escapes and regains top position with ground-and-pound from half guard. Bendaoud goes for a leg lock, transitions to a single leg, and eventually gives up on the attempt. Ismail maintains top position, moving to side control to end the round with a short elbow.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ismail
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Ismail
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Ismail
Round 2
Bendaoud starts the round with a cut and swelling under his left eye. Ismail begins to close the distance after a brief pause, lifting Bendaoud and taking him to the mat. Ismail lands a series of shots while in top position, eventually moving to full mount where he delivers more strikes. Bendaoud attempts a triangle choke, successfully locking it in and forcing Ismail to tap out, surrendering what seemed to be a potential victory.
The Official Result
Taha Bendaoud def. Tariq Ismail via Submission (Triangle Choke) R2 3:51
Round 1
Dan Miragliotta officiates this featherweight clash as Ibragimov and Campos engage in a grappling heavy round. Ibragimov secures back control and maintains dominance throughout the round, landing shots and maintaining control.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
Round 2
Ibragimov continues his control in the second round, working from top position and staying busy with ground strikes. Campos struggles to break free and is unable to mount any significant offense against Ibragimov’s dominance.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Ibragimov
Round 3
In the final round, Ibragimov showcases his grappling skills once again, controlling Campos on the ground and landing strikes to secure a unanimous decision victory.
The Official Result
Ibragim Ibragimov def. Nacho Campos via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
PFL Super Fights Women’s Featherweight Title Bout: Cris Cyborg (144.5) vs. Larissa Pacheco (144.1)
PFL Super Fights Heavyweight Title Bout: Francis Ngannou (256.8) vs. Renan Ferreira (261.5)
