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Welcome to PWInsiderXtra’s live coverage of PFL Challenger Series 2023, Week 3, which is taking place live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida with Ras Hylton and Danilo Marques headlining.
Here is the full card for the event:
The Contract Is Awarded To: Abraham Bably
Danilo Marques def. Ras Hylton by submission via rear naked choke (2:33, R2)
Isaiah Pinson def. Vitor Resende by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Abraham Bably def. Hassan Graham by TKO via strikes (3:56, R1)
Louie Sutherland def. Alton Meeks by TKO via strikes (1:25, R2)
Round By Round Coverage
Louie Sutherland vs. Alton Meeks
Round One: The round begins with Meeks popping Sutherland with a right hook, Meeks scores a takedown on a swinging Sutherland and Sutherland gets back up. Meeks gets Sutherland right back down while getting the open guard on the ground, Meeks advances to the half guard against Sutherland. Meeks attacks Sutherland with some ground and pound, Sutherland scrambles to his feet and Meeks gets him down again. Sutherland gets up again and Meeks gets him down again, Meeks holds Sutherland down while landing a few strikes. Sutherland wall walks to his feet and Meeks looks for another takedown before eating a knee strike, Sutherland backs up Meeks after landing a right. Sutherland rocks Meeks with a body kick followed by a knee strike, Sutherland goes for a spinning attack as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Sutherland
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters trading some jabs, Sutherland starts landing some leg kicks on Meeks. Sutherland backs up Meeks after throwing an overhand right, Sutherland drops Meeks with a knee strike and he lands follow up strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Louie Sutherland def. Alton Meeks by TKO via strikes (1:25, R2)
Abraham Bably vs. Hassan Graham
Round One: The round begins with Bably attacking Graham with some leg kicks, Bably cracks Graham with a left before scoring a takedown. Graham wall walks to his feet and Bably keeps him up against the fence while landing knee strikes, Bably goes for another takedown and Graham defends. Bably scores another takedown on Graham and he gets the full guard, Bably attacks Graham with some ground and pound before gaining back control. Bably attacks Graham with more ground and pound while gaining the full mount, Bably regains back control while landing more strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Abraham Bably def. Hassan Graham by TKO via strikes (3:56, R1)
Vitor Resende vs. Isaiah Pinson
Round One: The round begins with Resende cracking Pinson with a two punch combination, Resende follows up by hitting Pinson with a jump knee strike. Resende then cracks Pinson with a three punch combo followed by another knee strike, Pinson lands some leg kicks on Resende. Pinson swings away at Resende while eating another knee strike, Resende clinches with Pinson while landing another knee strike. Pinson hits Resende with a combo to the midsection, Pinson backs Resende into the fence while landing a multiple punch combination. Pinson cracks a swinging Resende with a counter right, Pinson then lands multiple strikes to the body of Resende. The fighters trade a few more shots as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Pinson
Round Two: The round begins with Pinson attacking Resende with some leg kicks, Pinson charges at Resende while landing a multiple strike combo. Resende throws a front kick to keep Pinson at a distance, Resende grabs a swinging Pinson and he backs him into the fence. The fighters separate and Pinson cracks Resende with a right to the midsection, Pinson drops Resende with a leg kick and he lets him stand back up. Pinson comes forward and Resende nails him with a right, Pinson responds by landing a counter right of his own followed by more rights. Pinson changes his attack and he nails Resende with more leg kicks, Resende grabs Pinson and he nails him with a knee strike. Resende grabs Pinson and he again backs him into the fence, the fighters separate and Pinson lands jabs. Pinson chases Resende around the cage while landing more strikes, Resende rocks Pinson with several body shots before landing an accidental low blow. The action resumes with the fighters coming forward until the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Pinson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Pinson)
Round Three: The round begins with Resende kicking Pinson in the midsection, Pinson charges at Resende while swinging away at him. Pinson rocks Resende after landing his own body kick, Resende and Pinson exchange some jabs. Pinson lands a leg kick before Resende cracks him with a knee strike, Resende scores a takedown on Pinson and he gets the open guard. Resende transitions to side control against Pinson, Resende rolls for back control and Pinson scrambles to his feet. Pinson grabs Resende and he backs him into the fence for a short time, Resende nails Pinson with a few kicks to the midsection. Pinson comes forward on a backing Resende while landing a few strikes, Pinson then cracks Resende with a jab followed by a right hook. Resende goes for a takedown and Pinson counters with a knee strike to end the round.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Pinson (Final Score: 30-27 for Pinson)
Official Result: Isaiah Pinson def. Vitor Resende by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Danilo Marques vs. Ras Hylton
Round One: The round begins with Hylton attacking Marques with some leg kicks, Hylton charges at Marques while swinging away at him. Marques scores a takedown on Hylton and Hylton gets right back up, Marques looks for another takedown and he gets it after eating a few strikes from Hylton. Hylton makes it back to his feet and Marques holds him against the fence, the fighters separate and Marques lands some leg kicks. Marques then hits Hylton with a kick to the midsection, Hylton trips up a kicking Marques and Marques gets right back up. Hylton accidentally nails Marques low and the fight is halted, the action resumes with Marques landing a body kick on Hylton. Marques follows up by hitting Hylton with a few rights, Marques gets Hylton down and he lands some more strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Marques
Round Two: The round begins with Marques cracking Hylton with another right, Hylton accidentally nails Marques low and the fight is halted. The referee takes a point from Hylton for the accidental low blow, the action resumes with Hylton taking some swings at Marques. Marques starts landing some leg kicks on Hylton, Marques backs a swinging Hylton into the fence before separating. Hylton backs up Marques while landing a combo, Marques scores a takedown on Hylton and he gets back control. Marques goes for a rear naked choke and Hylton goes out cold.
Official Result: Danilo Marques def. Ras Hylton by submission via rear naked choke (2:33, R2)
