PFL 1 results: Kayla Harrison, Ray Cooper III and Sarah Kaufman advance
On Thursday night, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returned to our screens with the first instalment of its anticipated season. This PFL 1 card featured a number of high-profile bouts in the compelling PFL women’s lightweight and men’s welterweight divisions.
In the PFL 1 main event, promotional golden child Kayla Harrison picked up the biggest victory of her career, defeating the experienced Larissa Pachecho via unanimous decision, picking up three points in the process.
In the co-main event, inaugural PFL welterweight champ Magomed Magomedkerimov defeated UFC veteran John Howard by submission. Elsewhere on the card, PFL season 1 fan favorite Ray Cooper III defeated his cousin Zane Kamaka by submission, while UFC and Invicta veteran Sarah Kaufman defeated Morgan Frier by submission.
Here all the full results from Thursday’s PFL 1 card (via MMA News):
Main Card (ESPN2)
- Kayla Harrison def. Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27)
- Magomed Magomedkerimov def. John Howard via submission (guillotine choke) – R1, 4:54
- Ray Cooper III def. Zane Kamaka via submission (rear-naked choke) – R2, 4:29
- Sarah Kaufman def. Morgan Frier via submission (arm triangle) – R1, 2:22
- Sadibou Sy def. David Michaud via KO (body kick & punches) – R1, 0:17
Prelims (ESPN+)
- Handesson Ferreira def. Bojan Velickovic via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Bobbi Jo Dalziel def. Genah Fabian via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
- Glaico Franca def. Gamzat Khiramagomedov via submission (rear-naked choke) – R1, 4:06
- Chris Curtis def. Andre Fialho via TKO (punches) – R3, 4:17
- Roberta Samad def. Moriel Charneski via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
What was your favorite moment from PFL 1? How do you think PFL stars like Kayla Harrison, Ray Cooper III, Magomed Magomedkerimov and Sarah Kaufman will perform this season? Join the conversation in the comments section.
This article first appeared on BJPENN.COM on 5/10/2019.
This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM
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