Professional Fighters League (PFL) 6 official results, fighter quotes and photographs
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – This afternoon, the elite fighters slated to compete at PFL6 will take center stage.
The sixth installment of the 2018 PFL regular season will take place tonight, August 16, at Oceans Resort Casino. PFL6 will continue the road to the October playoffs for the league’s welterweight and middleweight fighters. The 11 regular season fights will feature fighters competing with the hope of clinching a berth in the post-season where they will have the chance to claim a piece of the $10 million prize pool and a championship title.
Hawaii’s Ray Cooper III and Ukraine’s Pavlo Kusch will headline PFL6. Both fighters were unexpected winners at PFL3 in July and they are ready to duel to see who will take up the mantle of the favorite heading into the 2018 PFL Playoffs.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison – the only American ever to win gold in Olympic Judo – returns to the cage to face PFL newcomer Jozette Cotton in a special lightweight attraction.
Shields and Nurmagomedov will be fighting for their playoffs. With zero points on their ledgers, the two pre-season favorites in the welterweight division will need wins, perhaps by stoppage, to make the 2018 PFL Playoffs.
Viewers in the United States will be able to watch the last five fights of the evening on NBC Sports Network beginning at 10 p.m. ET. MMA fans worldwide will be able to view the first fights of the night, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, on Facebook Watch. International viewers will be able to watch the entire card, from start to finish, via Facebook Watch.
PFL 6 official results, fighter quotes and photographs:
Ray Cooper defeated Pavlo Kusch by knockout at 18 seconds of the first round. The stoppage victory earned him six points and clinched the number one seed for the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Cooper:
“My mindset was to just go out there and finish him. That is how I fight and I’m gong to keep going after my opponents.”
Magomed Magomedkerimov defeated Bojan Velickovic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28 and 29-28) after three rounds. The decision win earned Magomedkerimov three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Magomedkerimov:
“It was a good experience to go the full three rounds. I didn’t really want to but it will help prepare me for quarterfinals and semi-finals of the playoffs. I am ready for anyone.”
Kayla Harrison defeated Jozette Cotton by TKO (referee stoppage – strikes) at 1:24 of the third round.
Harrison:
“I felt a lot more comfortable out there this time but I’m really not that happy about not being able to finish her as early as I wanted. I want everyone to see that I’m the best and I didn’t do that tonight. Jozette was super tough so I’m not that upset but I know I have room to improve.”
Abubakar Nurmagomedov defeated Jonatan Westin by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 and 30-27) after three rounds. The decision win earned Nurmagomedov three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Nurmagomedov:
“I feel a lot better now, my confidence has been restored after this win. I’m ready for another win. I am ready for payback, this was a big learning experience. I am ready for the playoffs, this is good for me to make them.”
Zoao Zeferino defeated Yuri Villefort by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:10 of the third round. The stoppage victory earned him four points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Zeferino:
“Ive been lying to you guys all week! I’ve been sick for a while now, sore throat, pain, fever ect. But this is all part of the game. Ten points total, lets keep this going!”
Rick Story defeated Carlton Minus by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:55 of the second round. The stoppage victory earned Story five points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Story:
“I’m happy with my performance, I didn’t take any damage and can go right back into training for the two fights in one night deal. I’m looking forward to getting another chance to compete and showcase my skills in the playoffs.”
Jake Shields defeated Herman Terrado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28 and 29-28) after three rounds. The decision win earns Shields three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the welterweight division.
Shields:
“I thought I did really well in the first two rounds but I didn’t have a long camp because I took some big shots last fight and he came on strong in the third round. I weathered the storm and got the win and I really hope it is enough to get me into the playoffs.”
Bruno Santos defeated John Howard by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 and 30-27) after three rounds. The decision win earns Santos three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs.
Santos:
“Yesterday he took my sleep. Today I am glad to take his. I want to thank PFL for such an amazing year. This winning streak isn’t going anywhere! Now I’m heading to the motherland for some very deserved time off!”
Abus Magomedov defeated Anderson Goncalves by knockout at 1:27 of the first round. With the stoppage Magomedov earned six points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the middleweight division.
Magomedov:
“I am happy, it was another great performance, I now have 12 points and I feel so fresh! Ill see all of you guys in October. Oussss!”
Shamil Gamzatov defeated Rex Harris by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 and 30-27) after three rounds. With the decision win Gamzatov earns three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the middleweight division.
Gamzatov:
“Very happy to perform like this against such a tough guy. I love PFL and I know this will soon be the best promotion in the world.”
Louis Taylor defeated Andre Lobato by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 and 30-26) after three rounds. With the decision win Taylor earns three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the middleweight division.
Taylor:
“It wasn’t my best performance but I wasn’t interested in a big striking war. It is a quick turnaround and I didn’t want to work about getting stitches and he couldn’t stop my takedown so I’ll take the easy win. I’m ready for the playoffs now baby, somebody is going to get hurt.”
Gasan Umalatov defeated Eddie Gordon by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 and 30-27) after three rounds. The decision victory earns Umalatov three points towards making the 2018 PFL Playoffs in the middleweight division.
Umalatov:
“God is good and he has willed my victory. It was an amazing night tonight. Much respect to Eddie Gordon and his camp, it was great performing tonight.”
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.