Tag: 2024 PFL Championship

Dakota Ditcheva hopes PFL brings her ‘a bigger challenge’ in 2025

Dakota Ditcheva wants to be tested after destroying the competition en route to the 2024 PFL women’s flyweight title.

[autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] wants to be tested after destroying the competition en route to the 2024 PFL women’s flyweight title.

Ditcheva (14-0) cleaned up in the promotion’s inaugural women’s 125-pound season. She stopped Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett and Jena Bishop in Round 1 to reach the finals, where she brutalized former UFC title challenger Taila Santos to win the $1 million prize.

There were questions about how good the 29-year-old from England truly was after an undefeated career start against largely unproven competition. She answered many of those questions with the performance against Santos, and Ditcheva said she can feel the sentiment toward her starting to change.

“I knew who I was up against and it was a very exciting matchup for me,” Ditcheva told MMA Junkie Radio. “It was obviously a big moment for me to fight somebody like Santos, and I feel like I went into it with the right mindset, unlike her. I feel like she underestimated me a lot, for sure. She just thought I was a barbie. I don’t think she took me serious at all. It’s a massive win for me.

“I feel like I’ve gained a lot of respect from people now, which is nice. I’m not asking people to be singing and dancing, but people are definitely taking me seriously as a fighter now, which is nice to see.”

With Ditcheva’s stock climbing in a significant way, PFL will have to decide how to best use her in 2025. The promotion has not clarified whether it intends to run another season in her weight class, or whether she could move to its Super Fight PPV series.

Ditcheva said she’s open to all paths forward, so long as it feels like a level up. She doesn’t want to face recycled names in a season format, and hopes PFL can bring something fresh to the table.

“If you put me in another season again, another tournament, that’s going to be where my head goes and I’ll be back on the track of, ‘I’ve got to win this tournament,'” Ditcheva said. “But, I feel like you’ve got to give me something that’s going to mentally push me. I don’t want to be fighting the same people. Realistically I don’t feel like that would be a good thing for them to do. It’s got to be like someone better, a bigger challenge.

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Video: Is Dakota Ditcheva world’s top women’s flyweight after dominant 2024 PFL title run?

Dakota Ditcheva’s $1 million PFL title win over Taila Santos was an eye opener, and now we ponder if she’s better than her UFC counterparts.

[autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] achieved a breakthrough moment in more ways than one this past Friday at 2024 PFL Championship.

Ditcheva (14-0) completed a one-sided run through the women’s flyweight season when she defeated former UFC title challenger Taila Santos by second-round TKO to claim the belt and $1 million prize. Additionally, the 26-year-old became the youngest PFL season winner of all time.

The manner in which she dismantled Santos and the previous opponents before her has garnered plenty of attention toward the Brit, and it has some in the MMA community craving matchups with the best UFC women’s flyweights.

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On Monday’s episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel of Mike Bohn, Matthew Wells and Brian “Goze” Garcia joined host “Gorgeous” George Garcia to debate where Ditcheva stacks up among the best in the world, what’s next for her in the PFL and much more.

Watch their discussion in the video above, and check out this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube or in podcast form.

https://www.youtube.com/live/QS2G4RQdRo0

Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: The state of PFL, Dakota Ditcheva’s potential, UFC 310 preview, more

On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel discusses the fallout from 2024 PFL Championship, preview UFC 310, and more.

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.

This week’s panel of Mike Bohn, Matthew Wells and Brian “Goze” Garcia will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:

  • The 2024 PFL Championship event took place in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, and the event produced a number of highlight moments. Did the event exceed or fall short of expectations? What’s Brendan Loughnane’s future after coming up short against Timur Khizriev? The panel discusses the results and fallout from the event.
  • [autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] picked up the biggest win of her career in a stellar PFL women’s flyweight championship performance against former UFC title challenger Taila Santos. Was this her star-making moment? Where does she rank among the best female 125-pounders?
  • What is the current overall state of the PFL? Is the promotion underperforming or overperforming after the first year since acquiring the Bellator brand? Is the PFL truly a co-leader in the MMA space? What changes would you like to see in 2025?
  • The final UFC pay-per-view of 2024 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 310 is headlined by a men’s flyweight title fight between champ Alexandre Pantoja and debuting challenger Kai Asakura. What’s the buzz for this card? How does it grade on paper? The panel discusses the matchups and storylines.

Peter Murray reveals percent increase of PFL events year-over-year through 2026

The PFL will increase events by a substantial number year-over-year until 2026, according to Peter Murray.

There’s more PFL on the way.

According to company CEO Peter Murray, the promotion plans to increase the number of events from 2024 to 2025 and then again from 2025 to 2026.

“We have a regular cadence for every property,” Murray told talkSPORT on Friday during 2024 PFL Championship. “This year, we had 28 events. Next year, we’ll have 36 events. Come 2026, we’ll have 50 events. So we’re focused on our global franchise events and then regional league events.”

Murray referenced 28 PFL events in 2024. However, that number is actually 26. That means the number of events will increase more than 38 percent year-over-year.

There were also Bellator event cancellations in Chicago, Paris, and Saitama, Japan. Murray’s answer was in response to a question regarding the recent surge in unhappy Bellator fighters vocalizing their displeasure about inactivity.

But don’t expect the Champions Series events to go anywhere. Though the Bellator name has been removed from the branding, there’s one scheduled for Jan. 25 in Dubai. It seems like the four-tiered approach to PFL events will be maintained in the new year.

“It’s a great call,” Murray said. “I think with the acquisition of Bellator, some fighters and fans don’t understand where that fits in. But now that we’ve established the Champions Series, it’s the super fights on top, then the Champions Series, then the global season, and the international leagues. That’s the architecture and that’s the pathway for fighters.”

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2024 PFL Championship.

Dakota Ditcheva ponders future in PFL tournament or Superfight: ‘Is anyone gonna watch the season without me in it?’

Fresh off her 2024 PFL women’s flyweight championship, Dakota Ditcheva is unsure if she will return to the tournament format in 2025.

[autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] is unsure what lies ahead after winning the PFL women’s flyweight championship.

At 2024 PFL Championship, Ditcheva (14-0) picked former UFC title challenger Taila Santos apart to win the title and a $1 million prize. On paper, Santos (22-4) was the toughest challenge for Ditcheva of her career, but she shined in a fantastic performance that resulted in a second-round stoppage.

“That’s the first person that I feel like I’ve looked up to and watched in the UFC, and now I’ve just fought,” Ditcheva told talkSPORT MMA in a post-fight interview. “For me, it’s a very big moment. I actually feel like – I was sat just talking to myself before the fight, and I was like, this doesn’t even feel like crazy pressure that I’m fighting for $1 million or a world title. It feels like I’m going in there to beat Santos. … It was a really strange mentality that I had, but I feel like that’s maybe what helped me.”

The undefeated Ditcheva has now won two tournaments in the PFL: the 2023 PFL Europe championship and the 2024 PFL championship. She’s confident her skills are a level above the competition in the tournament format, and wonders if it’s time to compete in the PFL’s Superfight series.

“I don’t know, we haven’t spoke about it too much with PFL,” Ditcheva said. “I think it’s difficult because for me, I just beat the top girl that there is out there. So, if you put me back in the tournament, I’m gonna get more stick for fighting the same girls and people that are lower level.

“So, does it make sense to do that with someone that’s like, I feel like I bring in a lot of attention and stuff like that, so I feel maybe a super fight might suit a little bit better, but then, is anyone gonna watch the season without me in it? I don’t know. We’ll see what happens.”

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Dakota Ditcheva reflects on TKO win over Taila Santos at 2024 PFL Championship

Dakota Ditcheva reacts to her big title win over Taila Santos at Friday’s 2024 PFL Championship in Saudi Arabia.

[autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag] made herself known this year.

After a successful run in the 2024 PFL tournament, Ditcheva took the women’s flyweight title – and the $1 million prize – at Friday’s 2024 PFL Championship in Saudi Arabia, and she did so by impressively stopping former UFC title challenger Taila Santos. This was by far the biggest test for Ditcheva (14-0), yet she was able to get through Santos (22-4) with ease.

“I’ve been telling you,” Ditcheva said in her in-cage post-fight interview. “I’ve been trying to tell you. Maybe (the haters will listen to me), I’m sure they’ll still be moaning about it, but I’ll just keep proving them wrong.”

At 26, Ditcheva feels unstoppable with such a big win under her belt. She didn’t confirm if she’ll now compete under PFL’s Super Fight series or continue in the season format.

“I don’t know, the world is mine,” Ditcheva said. “I’ll sit with PFL and see what we can come up with. I just beat the best girl that’s out there out of any division, so I don’t know, PFL and I will come up with something amazing.”

As far as the performance, Ditcheva expected to finish Santos. She was confident she was going to get the job done despite the discrepancy in experience.

“She’s a tough girl, but I knew what I was capable of,” Ditcheva said. “I’ve worked so hard. My team knew what I was capable of. Right from the beginning of the season, if I would’ve gotten her in the first round, I would’ve done the same thing. They’ve been talking, and she’s been saying, ‘She’s just a Barbie and a model.’ Well, a model just beat your ass in round two, so shut up.”

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2024 PFL Championship.

Timur Khizriev def. Brendan Loughnane at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos

Check out these photos from Timur Khizriev vs. Brendan Loughnane at 2024 PFL Championship, a featherweight title bout for $1 million.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Timur Khizriev[/autotag]’s unanimous decision victory over Brendan Loughnane to win $1 million at 2024 PFL Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos by Jose Peñuela, PFL MMA)

 

2024 PFL Championship: Timur Khizriev dominates Brendan Loughnane to win featherweight title

Timur Khizriev spoiled Brendan Loughnane’s fourth attempt at winning gold at the 2024 PFL Championship.

[autotag]Timur Khizriev[/autotag] spoiled [autotag]Brendan Loughnane[/autotag]’s fourth attempt at winning PFL gold.

Khizriev defeated Loughnane in a unanimous decision in the main event of 2024 PFL Championship this Friday at King Saudi University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was almost a flawless performance, as Khizriev (18-0) won 50-45 and two 49-46 scorecards, beating Loughnane (30-6) with no controversy. The undefeated Dagestani wins the 2024 PFL featherweight title and the $1 million prize.

Khizriev pretty much dominated the action from the start to finish. He pressed Loughnane in relentless fashion while picking him apart with his boxing. As the rounds went on, Khizriev battered and bloodied Loughnane’s face. He also began using his wrestling more, and getting ahead even farther in the fight.

With this result, Khizriev maintained his undefeated record. This was the first time Khizriev participated in a PFL tournament. Prior to his 2024 participation, Khizriev competed under the Bellator banner, where he went 3-0. The 29-year-old adds Loughnane to the list of notable fighters he’s beat such as Enrique Barzola, Brett Johns, and Daniel Weichel.

For Loughnane, this was his 15th fight under the PFL banner and fourth season he’s competed in, as he fought in the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 featherweight tournaments. Out of all those seasons, the Englishman was able to crown himself champion in 2022. Loughnane made his first big waves in the MMA world after defeating Bill Algeo in a solid showing on Dana White Contender Series in 2019, yet, to many’s surprise, not getting a UFC contract while getting criticized by UFC CEO Dana White.

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For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2024 PFL Championship.

2024 PFL Championship live and official results

The 2024 PFL Championship event takes place Friday with six $1 million title winners set to be crowned.

The 2024 PFL Championship event took place Friday, and MMA Junkie provided live and official results throughout the event.

The card took place at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The entire event streamed on ESPN+.

Six divisions crowned 2024 season winners, each of whom received $1 million to go with their title. The event also featured four MENA championship bouts.

Check out full 2024 PFL Championship results, fight information, highlights and more below.

2024 PFL Championship Main Card Results

  • Timur Khizriev def. Brendan Loughane via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) – for featherweight title
  • Dakota Ditcheva def. Taila Santos via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:41 – for women’s flyweight title
  • Dovlet Yagshimuradov def. Impa Kasanganay via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:58 – for light heavyweight title
  • Shamil Musaev def. Magomed Umalatov via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:44 – for welterweight title
  • Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Brent Primus via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:31 – for lightweight title
  • Denis Goltsov def. Oleg Popov via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:55 – for heavyweight title

Brendan Loughnane vs. Timur Khizriev

Round 1 – Khizriev comes out pressuring with punches. Loughnane is sharp defensively as he circles and hunts for his own openings. Khizriev remains aggressive early, offering a variety of punches and kicks. Loughnane lands a nice push kick to the face. Khizriev responds a moment later with a spinning back kick. Loughnane attempts a wheel kick, but comes up with air, allowing Khizriev an opening to shoot for the takedown. Working from the top, Khizriev lands ground and pound while focusing on maintaining the position. Loughnane nearly scrambled to his feet, but was returned to the canvas. Khizriev lands more punches and elbows from the top.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Khizriev.

Round 2 – Khizriev comes out firing punches as he sets the tone from the center. A sharp kick to the body lands. Khizriev digs with a nasty uppercut to the body that appears to hurt Loughnane and tests his poker face. Khizriev kicks to the leg and punches upstairs. Loughnane is bleeding on his nose as Khizriev continues to go first and land strikes. Loughnane is really busted up now, but he’s firing back. Khizriev keeps with the forward pressure, but Loughnane finds a solid counter punch and clips Khizriev, who drops to a knee. Khizriev pops right back up and continues to offer punches.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Khizriev.

Round 3 – Khizriev remains aggressive with punches and shoots in for a takedown. He attempts to drag Loughnane to the ground from the back, and Loughnane gets away with a fence grab. Khizriev makes him pay with a knee to the head. Loughnane gets away and they’re back to striking range in the center of the cage. Khizriev sticks and moves with punches and kicks as Loughnane appears to be working on a damaged rear leg. Another spinning kick attempt from Loughnane results in a takedown. In full guard, Khizriev stays heavy and lands a few short punches. Loughnane works up to his feet and they return to the center. Khizriev looks to land a few more strikes before the round ends.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Khizriev.

Round 4 – Khizriev works behind a left jab, and connects with a strong combination. He then shoots in for a well-timed takedown, returning the fight to the ground. Loughnane attemtps to stand, and spins away. Khizriev continues to lead the dance with punches and leg kicks. Loughnane doesn’t offer much offense as he circles on the outside. Khizriev slows his output as well, but still finds home for punches. Loughnane finds a home for a left, and then a combination not too far behind it.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Khizriev.

Round 5 – Khizriev, controlling from the center, fires punches as he works behind a left hand. A sharp right hand connects and an uppercut behind it. Loughnane looks for a punch but eats a counter jumping knee to the body. Loughnane waves Khizriev on. Loughnane starts putting together a few nice quick punches, but Khizriev gets a takedown. Loughnane works back to his feet and gets free with 90 seconds to go. Khizriev keeps the pressure on and looks for another takedown, but can’t get this one. Loughnane offers a few leg kicks, but punches from Khizriev score until the final horn.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Khizriev, giving him the fight 50-45.

Result: Timur Khizriev def. Brendan Loughane via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Timur Khizriev dominates Brendan Loughnane to win featherweight title
Photos: Timur Khizriev def. Brendan Loughnane at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Loughnane (30-6), Khizriev (18-0)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson

Dakota Ditcheva vs. Taila Santos

Round 1 – They come out studying the distance and trade leg kicks. Ditcheva keeps with the kicking approach, inside and outside. A sharp combination of punches gets through for Ditcheva. Santos grabs a hold for a takedown, and the wrestling game is onalong the fence. Ditcheva reverses and gets the takedown, but opts to back away and bring the fight back to the feet. Santos doesn’t waste much time getting back in for another clinch. Ditcheva gets away, and lands a left hand. Another inside leg kick from Ditcheva. Santos charges forward, but Ditcheva circles away. Ditcheva front kicks to the face. A flurry of punches land for Ditcheva! Santos covers up and backs into the fence. Ditcheva adds a short elbow. Ditcheva punches and adds a knee to the body.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Ditcheva.

Round 2 – A sharp left hand from Ditcheva connects early. Santos sttampts to charge forward with strikes as Ditcheva circles. Santos keeps the pressure high and eventually gets a hold of Ditcheva against the cage. Ditcheva spins out from the hold. Ditcheva kicks to the legs. Santos responds with a nice punch. Ditcheva punches to the body. A moment later, a front kick to the body pushes Santos back. Another hard leg kick from Ditcheva. Santos closes in for a clinch, eating a knee to the body in the process. Ditcheva lands a hard elbow on the exit. Ditcheva lands another hard front kick to the face. She’s starting to unload as Santos covers up. Santos changes levels to slow down the pressure. Ditcheva defends, and lands a few hard elbows. The punches continue. Santos folds over from a punch to the body! The referee stops it! What a performance!

Result: Dakota Ditcheva def. Taila Santos via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:41
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Dakota Ditcheva stops ex-UFC title challenger Taila Santos to win title, $1 million prize
Photos: Dakota Ditcheva def. Taila Santos at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Ditcheva (14-0), Santos (22-4)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson

Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov

Round 1 – Yagshimuradov lands a hard leg kick to start. They trade heavy punches a second later. Now they reset and settle down, Kasanganay in the center. Kasanganay darts in with a right hand, but gets clipped with a hard counter. Kasanganay is stunned. Yagshimuradov sees it and capitalizes with more punches. Kasanganay tries to respond, but Yagshimuradov just keeps pouring it on and Kasanganay goes down! The referee dives in before Yagshimuradov can land any more punches. Wow!

Result: Dovlet Yagshimuradov def. Impa Kasanganay via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:58
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Dovlet Yagshimuradov trucks Impa Kasanganay in 58 seconds
Photos: Dovlet Yagshimuradov def. Impa Kasanganay at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Kasanganay (18-5), Yagshimuradov (25-7-1)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Gerd Richter

Magomed Umalatov vs. Shamil Musaev

Round 1 – Both fighters are take their time studying the range and looking for openings. A few boo birds chirp as the action is slow at the start of this one. A couple of single strikes are offered from both, but the boos grow louder and the referee claps for action. Musaev responds by darting forward with a sharp left hand, and puts a combination behind it. They clinch up against the fence. After the separation, they’re back to circling around the cage without much action. One more forward blitz from Musaev.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Musaev.

Round 2 – The crowd gets a clapping chant going to encourage action early in the round. Umalatov pressures forward and shoots for a takedown, but can’t get it. Musaev lands a speedy left jab, and then punches to the body a moment later. Umalatov puts together a nice two-punch combo and shoots straight in for a takedown. He gets Musaev to the mat, but the reversal comes quickly. Musaev controls the back as they stand up. Musaev gets a takedown as Umalatov turns into him. Umalatov gets up to his feet quickly and the wrestling along the fence continues. They separate with less than a minute to go, and trade punches. Musaev looks to change levels but gets denied.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Musaev.

Round 3 – They come out with a calculated pace. Umalatov pressures from the center, but Musaev circles from the fence. Umalatov shoots in for single leg, but can’t get it. They’ve back in the center now. Musaev lands a hard punch. Musaev keep the pressure high and clips Umalatov with a hard left! Umalatov goes down! Musaev follows up for the finish, and there it is!

Result: Shamil Musaev def. Magomed Umalatov via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:44
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Shamil Musaev bludgeons Magomed Umalatov for $1 million knockout
Photos: Shamil Musaev def. Magomed Umalatov at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Umalatov (17-1), Musaev (20-0-1)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Derek Hickey

Brent Primus vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov

Round 1 – Rabadanov opens up with leg kicks from the outside. Primus charges in, swinging big hooks. Rabadanov circles away and adds more leg kicks. Another series of punches from Primus, and Rabadanov responds with strikes upstairs. Rabadanov shoots in for the takedown and gets the fight to the ground. Primus stays active from his back, looking to work from mission control in full guard. Rabadanov stays heavy, preventing submission attempts as Primus adds elbows from bottom.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Primus.

Round 2 – Rabadanov comes out with leg kicks as Primus tries to close the distance with punches. A takedown attempts from Rabadanov is stuffed. Primus comes foward, offering a few punches. A fast, sharp combination connects for Rabadanov! The right hand drops Primus! Rabadanov closes in for top position on the ground, but Primus appears recovered, and is back to working from mission control. Rabadanov stands up and kicks Primus who stays on the ground. Rabadanov goes back to the mat in half guard and closes out the round on top after a couple of punches.

MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Rabadanov.

Round 3 – They meet in the center and exchange punches upstairs. Rabadanov drops Primus with a big right hand! Rabadanov stands over Primus and kicks to the legs. He decides to let Primus back up to his feet. Primus is wearing the damage on the left side of his face now. They trade hard punches. Primus gets the better of thatt exchange. Rabadanov resets and comes back in with another combo, landing nicely. Another sharp combo with an uppercut for Rabadanov. Another furious combo by Rabadanov lights up Primus and he’s rocked! Rabadanov pours on the punches as Primus crashes to the ground! It’s over!

Result: Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Brent Primus via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:31
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Gadzhi Rabadanov faceplants Brent Primus’ for $1 million
Photos: Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Brent Primus at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Primus (15-4), Rabadanov (24-4-2)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson

Denis Goltsov vs. Oleg Popov

Round 1 – Goltsov quickly gets into striking range and begins firing off a left jab. Popov changes levels and completes an early takedown. Goltsov secures two overhooks, preventing offense from Popov in full guard. Popov works his arms free and offers a couple of punches. Goltsov throws up a triangle choke attempt, and adds the armbar threat. The armbar isn’t there, but Goltsov locks up the triangle tighter. Goltsov signals to the referee that Popov is out! He’s asleep! What a finish!

Result: Denis Goltsov def. Oleg Popov via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:55
Recap: 2024 PFL Championship: Denis Goltsov sleeps Oleg Popov from bottom, calls for Francis Ngannou
Photos: Denis Goltsov def. Oleg Popov at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos
Records: Goltsov (36-8), Popov (19-2)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Gerd Richter

2024 PFL Championship Photos

Check out a full gallery of the fights from 2024 PFL Championship event below.

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2024 PFL MENA Championship Results

  • [autotag]Abdullah Al-Qahtani[/autotag] def. [autotag]Maraoune Bellagouit[/autotag] via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:21 – for MENA featherweight title
  • [autotag]Omar El Dafrawy[/autotag] def. [autotag]Mohammad Alaqraa[/autotag] via TKO (punches) – Round 2; 0:57 – to win MENA welterweight title
  • [autotag]Ali Taleb[/autotag] def. [autotag]Rachid El Hazoume[/autotag] via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:25 – to win MENA bantamweight title
  • [autotag]Mohsen Mohammadseifi[/autotag] def. [autotag]Georges Eid[/autotag] via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) – for MENA lightweight title

2024 PFL Championship Preliminary Card Results

  • [autotag]Mansour Barnaoui[/autotag] def. [autotag]Alfie Davis[/autotag] via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 3:41
  • [autotag]Slim Trabelsi[/autotag] def. [autotag]Abraham Bably[/autotag] via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • [autotag]Gabriel Braga[/autotag] def. [autotag]Jeremy Kennedy[/autotag] via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • [autotag]Asael Adjoudj[/autotag] def. [autotag]Jose Perez[/autotag] via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 1:10
  • [autotag]Costello van Steenis[/autotag] def. [autotag]Joao Dantas[/autotag] via knockout (head kick) – Round 1, 0:48

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2024 PFL Championship.

Dakota Ditcheva def. Taila Santos at 2024 PFL Championship: Best photos

Check out these photos from Dakota Ditcheva vs. Taila Santos at 2024 PFL Championship, a women’s flyweight title bout for $1 million.

Check out these photos from [autotag]Dakota Ditcheva[/autotag]’s knockout victory over Taila Santos to win $1 million at 2024 PFL Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos by Jose Peñuela, PFL MMA)