The latest round of the PFL Playoffs 3 (ESPN/ESPN+) took place at The Anthem in Washington on Friday, with real-time coverage provided by MMA Junkie. The event showcased semifinal battles in the featherweight and welterweight categories. In the main showdown, Brendan Loughnane claimed a split decision victory over Kai Kamaka, securing a spot in the $1 million final. Timur Khizriev also triumphed over Gabriel Braga in the other featherweight semifinal, paving the way for a championship clash between Loughnane and Khizriev. Moving on to the welterweight division, Magomed Umalatov defeated Neiman Gracie, while Shamil Musaev emerged victorious against Murad Ramazanov. The welterweight finals will see Umalatov and Musaev vying for the top prize.
As for the preliminary matches, Mukhamed Berkhamov bested Ray Cooper III via split decision, Enrique Barzola outdid Tyler Diamond with a unanimous decision, Jose Perez overcame Jesse Stirn unanimously, Maxwell Djantou Nana secured a win against Kent Mafileo with a second-round TKO, and Shido Boris Esperanca defeated Tyler Hill in the first round with a TKO.
The highlight bout between Brendan Loughnane and Kai Kamaka ended in Loughnane’s favor with a split decision result (29-28, 28-29, 30-27), propelling him to the next stage. Magomed Umalatov also shone, securing a unanimous decision victory over Neiman Gracie (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). In other matches, Timur Khizriev defeated Gabriel Braga by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), and Shamil Musaev overcame Murad Ramazanov via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
The event was filled with thrilling action and intense matchups, setting the tone for the upcoming finals in both the featherweight and welterweight divisions.
