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

Vikas Singh Ruhil (145.8) vs. James Gonzalez (146)

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.

Ago Huskic (145.8) vs. Gabriel Braga (145.6)

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.

Nathan Kelly (145) vs. Zachary Hicks (144.8)

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.

Brahyan Zurcher (146) vs. David Evans (145.4)

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.