PFL Challenger Series 6 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Round 1

Josh Rutgers is your referee for the first fight of the night.
Gonzalez opens up with leg kicks to start the fight. Ruhil is
trying to close the space but Gonzalez is able to stay at range
with repeated kicks. Gonzalez rushes in with a series of punches
but then gets hit with a right hand by Ruhil. Gonzalez shells up
against the cage and then Ruhil goes for a takedown but can’t get
him down. Gonzalez breaks free and throws a few punches of his own
then clinches against the cage. They separate and Ruhil is able to
land a right hand. Ruhil gets wild with his punches and is dropped
by a swinging right hand by Gonzalez, who gets straight into mount
position. Gonzalez postures up and rains down punches with 90
seconds left. Ruhil holds on, looking to survive the round.

Gonzalez breaks free and begins landing several hard shots and the
referee steps in. A very solid performance for
Gonzalez.

The Official Result

James Gonzalez def. Vikas Singh Ruhil via TKO (Punches); R1,
4:20.

Round 1

The second fight of the night will be overseen by referee Andrew
Glenn. Huskic comes out aggressive with two thudding leg kicks. A
lazy kick by Huskic causes Braga to land with a hard right hand.
Huskic immediately goes for a takedown, almost gets one but the two
are then clinched against the cage. Huskic jumps for a guillotine
choke but Braga escapes it. Braga is landing some solid punches in
guard and advances to full mount during a scramble. Huskic’s back
is taken by his opponent, who starts looking for a rear-naked
choke. Braga works at it and gets a tight grip set with half a
round left. Huskic is able to escape but still is in plenty of
danger with his back taken. Braga decides to go back to mount and
starts throwing punches with 90 seconds left. A series of punches
come down and Braga takes the back again. Huskic survives the very
one-sided round and gets back to his feet with a second left.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Braga
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Braga
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-8 Braga

Round 2

Both men look to strike to start the second frame. Huskic goes for
a flying knee but misses. The beating took a lot of pep out of
Huskic’s step. Braga is throwing combinations and landing. Huskic
fires a couple kicks to the body and dodges out of the way from a
head kick before kicking the groin of Braga. The fight is restarted
and Braga lands a solid punch over the top of Huskic. Braga is the
fresher fighter, landing peppering shots but not badly hurting
Huskic. Braga gets a takedown after Huskic clinches and then goes
for a front choke before taking side control. Braga looks for a
brabo choke but gives up on it. Huskic eats a series of punches and
Braga lands a knee to the body, which appears to hit Huskic in the
groin. The fight is paused again and a replay confirms the blow
went low. The fight is restarted on the fee with 19 seconds left.
Huskic lands a right hand and chases after Braga with a series of
punches but it’s too little, too late.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Braga
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Braga
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Braga

Round 3

Huskic lands several leg kicks and then a kick to the liver.
Huskic’s corner told him he needed a knockout and he’s coming out
aggressive as a result. Braga is able to clinch and then takes
Huskic down once again. Braga takes side control and working the
body of his opponent. Big hammerfists landing for Braga with three
minutes left. Braga looks for a kimura briefly before landing more
left hands instead. Braga takes mount briefly but Huskic regains
half-guard. Braga gets side control with a little over a minute
left and takes mount again with 20 seconds left. Another dominant
round for Braga, who can’t finish Huskic.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Braga (30-26 Braga)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Braga (30-26 Braga)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Braga (30-26 Braga)

The Official Result

Gabriel Braga def. Ago Huskic via Unanimous Decision (30-25, 30-27,
29-28); R3, 5:00.

Round 1

Josh Rutgers is your referee for the co-main event. Both men feel
each other out and there is very little action in the first minute.
Hicks goes for a takedown but gets turned around against the fence.
Kelly lands a few knees before tripping his foe and taking it to
the floor. Kelly is in side control and makes his way to mount.

Kelly looking for an arm-triangle choke and shifts his position.
The choke is tight and Hicks taps! A flawless win for
Kelly, who showed a lot of promise and likely should get the
contract barring something amazing in the main event.

The Official Result

Nathan Kelly def. Zachary Hicks via Submission (Arm-Triangle
Choke); R1, 2:30.

Round 1

Overseeing the main event is Andrew Glenn. After they feel each
other out on the feet, a kick from Zurcher goes low. The fight is
restarted and Evans is able to catch a kick. Evans is looking to
counter with punches on the constant kicks from Zurcher. Evans eats
an overhand punch from Zurcher, who is throwing a combination
against the cage. Evans escapes danger and resets in the center. A
left hand lands clean for Zurcher, who has more power than his
opponent. Evans catches a kick and lands several punches before
Zurcher gets back to his feet. A big left hook lands for Zurcher,
who follows up with several damaging leg kicks. After hurting the
body of Evans, Zurcher is now throwing punches to the head and
landing. Evans is on the defensive and is just eating strikes.
Zurcher backs his opponent up against the cage and then lands the
takedown. Zurcher gets to half-guard and is controlling Evans.
Zurcher gets the back of Evans late but the round expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Zurcher
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Zurcher
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Zurcher

Round 2

The second round begins with Zurcher landing several kicks and
picking up where he left off. An overhand right lands for Zurcher,
who then secures a takedown. Evans gives up side control and then
Zurcher takes the back.
Zurcher looks for the rear-naked choke and begins squeezing despite
not being under the neck. Evans can’t take any more and submits to
the neck crank. Very good showing for Zurcher, who
should be given further opportunities even if he doesn’t get the
contract tonight.

The Official Result

Brahyan Zurcher def. David Evans via Submission (Neck Crank); R2,
1:37.