Professional Fight League (PFL 2) event took place on Thursday night in Chicago.
In the main event, former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks square off against Luiz Firmino in a lightweight contest. Brooks who came back in the winning column after walked away with the win via decision over Firmino.
Chicago's Hometown Hero! Will Brooks defeats Luiz Firmino by Decision in Round 3 earning 3 points. #PFL2 #MMA #PFLmma #WhatDoYouFightFor #Chicago pic.twitter.com/eIjapzjceP
— PFL (@PFLMMA) June 22, 2018
In the co-main event, Brian Foster face off against UFC vet Ramsey Nijem. It was a disappointing night for Ramsey, after Foster dropped Nijem with a flying knee, and then finished him off with ground and pound strikes.
Incredible Flying Knee! Brian Foster defeats Ramsey Nijem by TKO in Round 3 earning 4 points. #PFL2 #MMA #PFLmma #WhatDoYouFightFor #Chicago pic.twitter.com/E3SrwhwCbu
— PFL (@PFLMMA) June 22, 2018
Two-time gold medalist Kayla Harrison also made her MMA debut in the card. Her performance was dominating and submitted Brittney Elkin with an armbar in the first frame.
A star is born! Kayla Harrison defeats Brittney Elkin by Submission in Round 1. #PFL2 #MMA #PFLmma #WhatDoYouFightFor #Chicago pic.twitter.com/WLzDDDj1af
— PFL (@PFLMMA) June 22, 2018
Also featured in the main card, Efrain Escudero submitted longtime UFC veteran Jason High in the third round, it was an early stoppage. Jason immediately objected that he didn’t tap, and even pushed the referee with one hand. (noted Efrain didn’t make weight for this bout so he wouldn’t get any points)
UFC veteran Sean O’Connell kick off the main card by finished Ronny Markes via second-round TKO.
From the broadcast booth to the winner's circle! Sean O'Connell defeats Ronny Markes by TKO in Round 2 earning 5 points. #PFL2 #MMA #PFLmma #WhatDoYouFightFor #Chicago pic.twitter.com/Tdx0Sr5wgN
— PFL (@PFLMMA) June 22, 2018
Check out full PFL 2 results below.
Main Card
Will Brooks def. Luiz Firmino via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Brian Foster def. Ramsey Nijem via third-round KO (0:23)
Kayla Harrison def. Brittney Elkin via submission (armbar) (R1, 3:18)
Efrain Escudero def. Jason High via submission (guillotine) (R3, 0:35)
Sean O’Connell def. Ronny Markes via second-round TKO (0:41)
Preliminary Card
Vinny Magalhaes def. Jamie Abdallah, submission (rear-naked choke), 1:37 round one
Brandon Halsey def. Smealinho Rama via third-round TKO (0:01)
Rakim Cleveland def. Rashid Yusupov via second-round TKO (5:00)
Islam Mamedov def. Yuki Kawana via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Maxim Grishin def. Jason Butcher via first-round TKO (1:40)
Robert Watley def. Thiago Tavares via second-round TKO (0:35)
Natan Schulte def. Chris Wade via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-28)
Dan Spohn def. Bazigit Atajev, TKO, 4:31 round three.