Gadzhi Rabadanov crushes Michael Dufort with left

Gadzhi Rabadanov is heading to the 2024 PFL finals after touchdown a crushing knockout blow.

On the principle card of 2024 PFL Playoffs 2 at Arduous Rock Reside in Hollywood, Fla., Rabadanov (23-4-2) linked with a vicious left hook on Michael Dufort (13-6), resulting in a knockout at 1:51 of Spherical 2. The struggle was a light-weight semifinal bout.

After a aggressive first spherical, Dufort got here out in search of takedowns, which performed into Rabadanov’s strengths. Rabadanov shook off a few takedown makes an attempt after which floored Dufort with a left hook. Rabadanov instantly swarmed with follow-up strikes till the referee stopped the struggle.

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With the outcome, the $1 million light-weight finals are set.

Rabadanov will face Brent Primus, who defeated Clay Collard by unanimous determination within the struggle prior.

Throughout his post-fight interview, Rabadanov shouted out Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was proven on the printed on a video name with Rabadanov’s nook.

Rabadanov extends his present profitable streak to 9, together with three wins beneath the PFL banner.

Up-to-the-minute outcomes of 2024 PFL Playoffs 2 embody:

• Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Michael Dufort by way of knockout (punches) – Spherical 2, 1:51
• Brent Primus def. Clay Collard by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
• Biaggio Ali Walsh def. Brian Stapleton by way of knockout (punch) – Spherical 1, 0:55
• Danny Sabatello vs. Lazaro Dayron dominated a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
• Mads Burnell def. Elvin Espinoza by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Thad Jean def. Chris Brown by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Jordan Oliver def. Braydon Akeo by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Michelle Montague def. Marilia Morais by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 1, 1:44

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