PFL 6 Results: Jake Shields, Kayla Harrison, Bojan Velickovic, Joaoa Zeferino, Yuri Villefort, Rick Story, John Howard, Eddie Gordon, Louis Taylor & More In Action!
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Main Card (10pm EST., NBC Sports Network)
Ray Cooper III def. Pavel Kusch by TKO via strikes (0:18, R1)
Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Bojan Velickovic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kayla Harrison def. Jozette Cotton by TKO via strikes (1:24, R3)
Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Jonatan Westin by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Joao Zeferino def. Yuri Villefort by submission via rear naked choke (1:10, R3)
Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., Facebook Watch)
Rick Story def. Carlton Minus by submission via rear naked choke (2:55, R2)
Jake Shields def. Herman Terrado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bruno Santos def. John Howard by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Abus Magomedov def. Anderson Goncalves by KO via strikes (1:27, R1)
Shamil Gamzatov def. Rex Harris by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Louis Taylor def. Andre Lobato by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Gasan Umalatov def. Eddie Gordon by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Gasan Umalatov vs. Eddie Gordon
Round One: The round begins with Gordon attacking Umalatov with some leg kicks, Umalatov eats a kick to the midsection before nailing Gordon with leg kicks. Gordon looks to hit an incoming Umalatov with an overhand right, Umalatov and Gordon exchange rights before briefly clinching. Umalatov catches Gordon with a few strikes to the midsection, Gordon nails Umalatov with another kick to the midsection. Umalatov eats more kicks before nailing Gordon with a right to the midsection, Umalatov looks for the takedown and Gordon counters by landing a right. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gordon
Round Two: The round begins with Gordon backing Umalatov into the cage wall while throwing some lefts, Gordon goes back to attacking Umalatov with leg kicks. Umalatov attacks Gordon with some kicks of his own, Gordon eats some leg kicks while nailing Umalatov with some rights. Umalatov nails a swinging Gordon with a counter overhand right, Umalatov catches an incoming Gordon with a two punch combination. Gordon backs Umalatov into the cage wall by throwing a combination. Umalatov attacks a kicking Gordon with a counter strike combination, Umalatov starts winning the leg kick battle against Gordon. Gordon stuns a swinging Umalatov with a counter right, Gordon then nails Umalatov with a kick to the midsection and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Umalatov (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Umalatov scoring a takedown on Gordon and Gordon gets right back up, the fighters separate and Umalatov cracks Gordon with an overhand right. Umalatov goes back to attacking Gordon with some leg kicks, Umalatov then nails a swinging Gordon with a right to the midsection. Gordon gets Umalatov against the cage wall for a few moments after eating some rights, Umalatov then avoids a swinging Gordon while landing more rights. Umalatov attacks a kicking Gordon with a punching combination, Umalatov stays at a distance while picking Gordon apart with strikes. Umalatov attempts a superman punch against Gordon as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Umalatov (Final Score: 29-28 for Umalatov)
Official Result: Gasan Umalatov def. Eddie Gordon by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Louis Taylor vs. Andre Lobato
Round One: The round begins with Taylor scoring a takedown on a kicking Lobato and he gets the full guard, Taylor transitions to the half guard against Lobato. Lobato eats a few strikes while getting him in his open guard, Taylor regains the half guard while landing more strikes. Lobato scrambles for a knee bar and both fighters get back up, Lobato jumps on the back of a kneeling Taylor. Taylor shakes Lobato off of him before scoring a takedown, Lobato scrambles to his feet and he gets Taylor against the cage wall. Taylor scores another takedown on Lobato and he gets the full guard, Taylor attacks Lobato with strikes while gaining the half guard. Lobato eventually regains the full guard position against Taylor, Taylor postures up before attacking Lobato with more strikes. Lobato scrambles to his feet and Taylor drags him back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Taylor
Round Two: The round begins with Taylor charging forward and swinging wildly at Lobato, Taylor grabs Lobato and he gets him against the cage wall. Taylor scores a takedown on Lobato and he gets the half guard, Lobato rolls for a leg lock and Taylor pops him with more strikes. Taylor stays in the full guard of Lobato while landing more strikes, Lobato scrambles to his feet and Taylor holds him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Taylor nails Lobato with a right, Lobato goes for a takedown and Taylor scrambles to get top position on the ground. Lobato scrambles back to his feet and Taylor gets him back against the cage wall, Taylor accidentally nails Lobato low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Taylor swinging away at Lobato, Taylor scores a takedown and Lobato gets right back up. Taylor kicks away at Lobato as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Taylor (Overall Score: 20-18 for Taylor)
Round Three: The round begins with Lobato nailing Taylor with a kick to the midsection, Taylor uses the jab to keep Lobato at bay. Taylor scores a takedown on Lobato and he gets the half guard, Taylor starts attacking Lobato with some ground and pound. Lobato eats more strikes while getting Taylor in his butterfly guard, Lobato gets up and Taylor holds him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Taylor attacks him with leg kicks, Taylor then hits Lobato with a knee strike followed by a right. Taylor goes for a jumping knee strike against Lobato, Taylor scores another takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Taylor (Final Score: 30-27 for Taylor)
Official Result: Louis Taylor def. Andre Lobato by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Shamil Gamzatov vs. Rex Harris
Round One: The round begins with Gamzatov attacking Harris with some leg kicks, Harris responds by landing leg kicks of his own. Gamzatov uses the jab to try and keep Harris at bay, Harris charges forward and Gamzatov nails him with knee strikes followed by a right. Harris charges forward and nails Gamzatov with a two punch combination, Gamzatov grabs Harris and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Harris swings wildly at Gamzatov, Gamzatov hits an incoming Harris with a two punch combination. Gamzatov stays on the outside against Harris while picking him apart with strikes, Harris kicks away at Gamzatov as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gamzatov
Round Two: The round begins with Gamzatov attempting a jumping front kick against Harris, Harris starts attacking Gamzatov with leg kicks. Gamzatov attempts a high kick against a backing Harris, Harris grabs Gamzatov and he gets him against the cage wall. Gamzatov separates from Harris while landing a right, Gamzatov rocks an incoming Harris with a straight right. Harris comes forward and takes some power swings against Gamzatov, Harris again gets Gamzatov up against the cage wall. Gamzatov looks for the takedown before separating from Harris, Harris charges at Gamzatov and Gamzatov attempts a knee strike. Gamzatov nails Harris with another right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gamzatov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Gamzatov)
Round Three: The round begins with Harris and Gamzatov swinging away at each other, Gamzatov starts attacking Harris with some leg kicks. Harris clinches with Gamzatov and they exchange some strikes, Gamzatov nails Harris with a kick to the midsection followed by a left. Gamzatov trips up a swinging Harris by landing a leg kick, Harris looks for the takedown and Gamzatov gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Gamzatov kicks away at Harris, Harris lands a two punch combo before getting Gamzatov against the cage wall. Gamzatov spins Harris and they land a few strikes while in the clinch, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Gamzatov nailing Harris with a jumping front kick to the face, Gamzatov pops Harris with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Gamzatov (Final Score: 30-27 for Gamzatov)
Official Result: Shamil Gamzatov def. Rex Harris by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Abus Magomedov vs. Anderson Goncalves
Round One: The round begins with Magomedov attacking Goncalves with some leg kicks, Magomedov then pops a backing Goncalves with a superman punch. Magomedov drops Goncalves with a four punch combination and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Abus Magomedov def. Anderson Goncalves by KO via strikes (1:27, R1)
John Howard vs. Bruno Santos
Round One: The round begins with Howard taking a few swings at Santos, Howard charges at Santos and he nails him with a multiple punch combination. Howard swings away at Santos before holding him against the cage wall, Howard scores a takedown and Santos gets right back up. Santos quickly gets Howard against the cage wall before scoring a takedown of his own, Santos attacks Howard with some ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Santos
Round Two: The round begins with Santos attacking Howard with some leg kicks, Santos backs up Howard while landing a right. Howard lands some leg kicks of his own while eating jabs, Santos grabs Howard and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Howard scores a takedown on Santos after landing a multiple punch combination, Howard transitions to back control against Santos. Santos spins at the right time to get top position against Howard, Howard gets to his feet with Santos holding onto to him. Santos scores a takedown and Howard gets right back up, Santos scores another takedown on Howard and he gets the half guard. Santos nails Howard with a few strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Santos (Overall Score: 20-18 for Santos)
Round Three: the round begins with Santos immediately getting Howard against the cage wall, Santos attacks Howard with a few strikes while holding him against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Howard getting Santos against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Howard swings away at Santos, Santos quickly gets Howard against the cage wall again. The fighters separate and Howard swings away at a backing Santos, Santos again gets a swinging Howard against the cage wall. Santos scores a takedown on Howard and he gets him against the cage wall, Howard rolls for a kimura as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Santos (Final Score: 30-27 for Santos)
Official Result: Bruno Santos def. John Howard by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jake Shields vs. Herman Terrado
Round One: The round begins with Terrado backing up Shields with a three punch combination, Shields grabs Terrado and he gets him against the cage wall. Shields drags Terrado to the ground and Terrado gets right back up, Terrado gets Shields against the cage wall while landing a few strikes. Shields spins Terrado and gets him against the cage wall, Shields continuously hunts for takedowns against Terrado until he scores another one. Shields gains the full mount against Terrado, Terrado quickly gets Shields back in his full guard as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shields
Round Two: The round begins with Terrado nailing Shields with a three punch combination, Shields gets a wildly swinging Terrado against the cage wall before scoring a takedown. Shields attacks Terrado with some ground and pound, Shields gains the side control position against Terrado. Shields then gains the full mount against Terrado, Shields goes back to attacking Terrado with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Shields (Overall Score: 20-18 for Shields)
Round Three: The round begins with Shields nailing Terrado with a kick to the midsection, Shields quickly gets Terrado against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Terrado swings away at Shields, Shields starts hunting for takedowns against Terrado. Terrado charges forward and he takes a few swings at Shields, Terrado pops Shields with a right uppercut. Shields goes for a takedown and Terrado winds up in top position while landing some strikes, Terrado starts attacking Shields with some ground and pound. Terrado advances to the half guard against Shields while landing more strikes, Terrado swings away at Shields as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Terrado (Final Score: 29-28 for Shields)
Official Result: Jake Shields def. Herman Terrado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Rick Story vs. Carlton Minus
Round One: The round begins with Story attacking Minus with a short right hook, Story comes forward and he swings away at Minus. Minus uses the jab to keep Story at a distance, Story scores a takedown on Minus and he gets side control. Story transitions to back control against Minus, Story transitions to the full mount and then side control against a scrambling Minus. Story gains the half guard position against Minus, Story catches Minus in an arm triangle choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Story
Round Two: The round begins with Story coming forward and taking a few swings at Minus, Story pops a swinging Minus with a counter left. Story scores a takedown on Minus and he gets the full mount, Story transitions to the half guard and then back control on Minus. Minus scrambles and Story regains the half guard position, Story transitions to the full mount against Minus. Story returns to the side control position against Minus, Story regains back control on a scrambling Minus. Story locks in a rear naked choke and Minus goes out cold.
Official Result: Rick Story def. Carlton Minus by submission via rear naked choke (2:55, R2)
Joao Zeferino vs. Yuri Villefort
Round One: The round begins with Zeferino kicking Villefort in the midsection, Zeferino then pops a kicking Villefort with a counter left hook. Zeferino grabs Villefort and he gets him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Zeferino nails Villefort with a combination. Zeferino nails a kicking Villefort with a three punch combination, Villefort starts attacking Zeferino with some leg kicks. Zeferino comes forward and he nails Villefort with a pair of rights, Zeferino then pops a backing Villefort with a left. Zeferino grabs Villefort and he gets him against the cage wall again, the fighters separate and Zeferino kicks Villefort in the midsection. Villefort nails Zeferino with a spinning back kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zeferino
Round Two: The round begins with Zeferino scoring a takedown on Villefort after missing a kick, Villefort scrambles to his feet and he swings away at Zeferino. Zeferino continues swinging at an incoming Villefort, Villefort grabs Zeferino and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Zeferino attacks Villefort with a left, Villefort gets Zeferino against the cage wall again after landing a knee strike. The fighters separate and Zeferino attempts a high kick, Zeferino swings away at Villefort as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zeferino (Overall Score: 20-18 for Zeferino)
Round Three: The round begins with Villefort nailing an incoming Zeferino with a counter right, Zeferino starts attacking Villefort with some leg kicks. Zeferino grabs Villefort and he gets him against the cage wall, Zeferino jumps on the back of a standing Villefort and he locks in a rear naked choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Joao Zeferino def. Yuri Villefort by submission via rear naked choke (1:10, R3)
Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Jonatan Westin
Round One: The round begins with Westin taking a few swings at Nurmagomedov, Westin backs up Nurmagomedov with a left. Nurmagomedov starts hunting for takedowns against Westin, Westin accidentally kicks Nurmagomedov low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with the fighters swinging away at each other, Nurmagomedov scores a takedown on Westin and he gets the open guard. Nurmagomedov transitions to the half guard against Westin, Westin scrambles to his feet and Nurmagomedov holds him against the cage wall. Nurmagomedov scores another takedown on Westin and he gets him in the seated position, Westin wall walks to his feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nurmagomedov
Round Two: The round begins with Westin attacking Nurmagomedov with a few strikes, Nurmagomedov scores a takedown on Westin after landing an overhand left. Westin tries rolling for submissions while on his back, Nurmagomedov attacks Westin with some ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nurmagomedov (Overall Score: 20-18 for Nurmagomedov)
Round Three: The round begins with Nurmagomedov scoring a takedown on a kicking Westin, Nurmagomedov atatcks Westin with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov transitions to the half guard against Westin while landing a few strikes, Westin scrambles to get the fight standing after an arm bar attempt, Westin blocks a Nurmagomedov takedown before landing a knee strike. Westin kicks away at Nurmagomedov as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Nurmagomedov (Final Score: 30-27 for Nurmagomedov)
Official Result: Abubakar Nurmagomedov def. Jonatan Westin by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Kayla Harrison vs. Jozette Cotton
Round One: The round begins with Harrison attacking Cotton with some leg kicks, Harrison charges at a tripping Cotton while throwing a few strikes. Harrison attempts a head kick against Cotton and she blocks it, Harrison then pops Cotton with an overhand left. Cotton attacks Harrison with some leg kicks and a punching combination, Harrison scores a takedown on Cotton and she gets side control. Harrison attacks a downed Cotton with some knee strikes, Harrison advances to the full mount against Cotton. Harrison attacks Cotton with ground and pound Harrison rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Harrison
Round Two: The round begins with Harrison attacking a swinging Cotton with leg kicks, Harrison scores a takedown on Cotton and she gets the full guard. Harrison goes right back to attacking Cotton with a lot of ground and pound, Harrison postures up while landing a ton more strikes against Cotton. Harrison transitions to side control against Cotton, Harrison nails Cotton with a few knee strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Harrison (Overall Score: 20-18 for Harrison)
Round Three: The round begins with Cotton swinging away against Harrison, Harrison scores a takedown on Cotton and she gets the half guard. Harrison goes right back to nailing Cotton with ground and pound, Harrison gets the full mount on Cotton. Cotton scrambles and Harrison postures up against her, Harrison levels Cotton with more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Kayla Harrison def. Jozette Cotton by TKO via strikes (1:24, R3)
Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Bojan Velickovic
Round One: The round begins with Magomedkerimov scoring a takedown on a swinging Velickovic, Velickovic gets to his feet while eating a few rights. Velickovic swings back at an incoming Magomedkerimov, Velickovic accidentally kicks Magomedkerimov low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Magomedkerimov attacking Velickovic with leg kicks, Velickovic scores a takedown on Magomedkerimov and he gets caught in a guillotine choke. Velickovic escapes the choke and scrambles to his feet, the fighters clinch and exchange some knee strikes. Velickovic gets Magomedkerimov against the cage wall while looking for another takedown, the fighters separate and Velickovic pops Magomedkerimov with a few lefts. Magomedkerimov accidentally nails Velickovic low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Magomedkerimov scoring a takedown on Velickovic and he gets caught in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomedkerimov
Round Two: The round begins with Velickovic scoring a takedown and Magomedkerimov goes for a guillotine choke, Velickovic escapes the choke to maintain top position. Velickovic attacks Magomedkerimov with some ground and pound, Magomedkerimov scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again. Velockovic scores another takedown and Magomedkerimov catches him in another guillotine choke, Velickovic escapes the choke to keep top control. Velickovic attacks Magomedkerimov with some ground and pound, Velickovic rolls for an anaconda choke and Magomedkerimov escapes to get the fight standing again. Velickovic goes for a high kick before scoring another takedown on Magomedkerimov, Velickovic transitions to the half guard against Magomedkerimov as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Velickovic (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Magomedkerimov taking a few swings at Velickovic, Velickovic attacks Magomedkerimov with a combination. Velickovic attacks Magomedkerimov with a flying knee strike attempt, Magomedkerimov avoids the takedown before popping Velickovic with a few rights. Velickovic goes for the takedown and Magomedkerimov pops him with a left hook, Magomedkerimov scores a takedown on Velickovic and he gets the half guard. Velickovic scrambles to his feet and Magomedkerimov holds him against the cage wall before scoring another takedown, Magomedkerimov attacks Velickovic with some ground and pound. Magomedkerimov transitions to back control against Velickovic, Magomedkerimov gains full mount while nailing Velickovic with strikes and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Magomedkerimov (Final Score: 29-28 for Magomedkerimov)
Official Result: Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Bojan Velickovic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Ray Cooper III vs. Pavel Kusch
Round One: The round begins with Cooper III dropping Kusch with a multiple punch combination, Cooper III pounces on a downed Kusch until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Ray Cooper III def. Pavel Kusch by TKO via strikes (0:18, R1)
