PFL 10 (2021)

PFL 10
The poster for PFL 10
PromotionProfessional Fighters League
DateOctober 27, 2021 (2021-October-27)
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
PFL 9 PFL 10 PFL 1
Main article: PFL (2021 season)

The PFL 10 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on October 27, 2021. This was the finale of the playoffs for all divisions, with the winners getting $1 million cash prize.[1][2][3]

Background

Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and is seeking her second PFL championship, headlined the PFL event opposite Taylor Guardado, who emerged as an unexpected finalist in 2021. The event also featured five other finals matchups, with the winner of each weight class taking home PFL's trademark $1 million prize.[4]

The five other championship bouts included a welterweight rematch between Ray Cooper III and Magomed Magomedkerimov, Movlid Khaybulaev versus UFC vet Chris Wade at featherweight, a heavyweight rematch between Ante Delija and Bruno Cappelozza, UFC vet Antônio Carlos Júnior taking on Marthin Hamlet at light heavyweight, and Loik Radzhabov rematching Raush Manfio at lightweight.[5]

This PFL event featured the second MMA appearance of boxing champion Claressa Shields. Shields, who won her professional MMA debut in June, took on Mexico's Abigail Montes.[6]

Former UFC middleweight Omari Akhmedov made a non-tournament appearance on the card. The 33-year-old Russian, who fought exclusively in the UFC from 2013 to 2021, faced Jordan Young on the night's undercard.[7]

Results

Main Card (ESPN2 and ESPN+)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Lightweight Kayla Harrison def. Taylor Guardado Submission (armbar) 2 4:00 [a]
Welterweight Ray Cooper III def. Magomed Magomedkerimov KO (punches) 3 3:02 [b]
Women's Lightweight Abigail Montes def. Claressa Shields Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Bruno Cappelozza def. Ante Delija Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 49-45, 48-46) 5 5:00 [c]
Featherweight Movlid Khaybulaev def. Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) 5 5:00 [d]
Preliminary card (ESPN+)
Light Heavyweight Antônio Carlos Júnior def. Marthin Hamlet Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:49 [e]
Lightweight Raush Manfio def. Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 49-46) 5 5:00 [f]
Light Heavyweight Jordan Young def. Omari Akhmedov TKO (punches) 3 1:32
Women's Lightweight Julia Budd def. Kaitlin Young Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Don Madge def. Nathan Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:15
  1. ^ For the 2021 PFL Women's Lightweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the 2021 PFL Welterweight Championship.
  3. ^ For the 2021 PFL Heavyweight Championship.
  4. ^ For the 2021 PFL Featherweight Championship.
  5. ^ For the 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Championship.
  6. ^ For the 2021 PFL Lightweight Championship.

2021 PFL Heavyweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Brazil Bruno Cappelozza TKO
4 United States Jamelle Jones 2
1 Brazil Bruno Cappelozza UD
3 Croatia Ante Delija 5
2 Russia Denis Goltsov 3
3 Croatia Ante Delija UD
Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

2021 PFL Light Heavyweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Brazil Antônio Carlos Júnior UD
4 Argentina Emiliano Sordi 3
1 Brazil Antônio Carlos Júnior SUB
3 Norway Marthin Hamlet 1
2 Brazil Cezar Ferreira 1
3 Norway Marthin Hamlet TKO
Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

2021 PFL Welterweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
5 Sweden Sadibou Sy* 3
4 Russia Magomed Magomedkerimov UD
4 Russia Magomed Magomedkerimov 3
3 United States Ray Cooper III KO
2 Canada Rory MacDonald 3
3 United States Ray Cooper III UD
Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

2021 PFL Lightweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Tajikistan Loik Radzhabov UD
4 Paraguay Alexander Martinez 3
1 Tajikistan Loik Radzhabov 5
3 Brazil Raush Manfio UD
2 United States Clay Collard 3
3 Brazil Raush Manfio UD
Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

2021 PFL Featherweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 England Brendan Loughnane 3
4 Russia Movlid Khaybulaev SD
4 Russia Movlid Khaybulaev UD
2 United States Chris Wade 5
2 United States Chris Wade UD
3 United States Bubba Jenkins 3
Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

2021 PFL Women's Lightweight playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
5 Brazil Mariana Morais 3
4 United States Taylor Guardado SD
4 United States Taylor Guardado 2
2 United States Kayla Harrison SUB
2 United States Kayla Harrison TKO
3 New Zealand Genah Fabian 1

* Larissa Pacheco was originally scheduled to face Taylor Guardado but was unable to continue in the tournament. She was replaced by #5 ranked Mariana Morais.

Legend
(SD)
   (Split Decision)
(UD)
   (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
   (Majority Decision)
SUB
   Submission
(T)KO
   (Technical) Knock Out
L
   Loss

See also

References

  1. ^ Sherdog.com. "PFL Sets 2021 Season Finale For October, Announces Claressa Shields' Return". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  2. ^ Guillen, Adam Jr. (2021-08-12). "Shields Booked For PFL Championship Event On Oct. 27". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  3. ^ Heck, Mike (2021-08-12). "Claressa Shields vs. Abigail Montes set for PFL championship event on Oct. 27". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  4. ^ Alexander, Mookie (2021-08-28). "Here are the six tournament finals for the PFL 2021 season finale". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  5. ^ "Undefeated Harrison headlines PFL's 2021 Finals". ESPN.com. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  6. ^ Sherdog.com. "Full Lineup Announced for Professional Fighters League Championships on Oct. 27". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  7. ^ "Kayla Harrison vs. Taylor Guardado Headlines 2021 PFL Finals In October | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.