The PFL 6 main event in Wichita, Kansas, delivered a definitive conclusion as reigning PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov dismantled Kevin Lee, securing a dominant first-round knockout victory. Rabadanov’s win punches his ticket to the 2025 PFL World Tournament finals, continuing an impressive run of form.
From the opening bell on Friday night, Rabadanov applied relentless pressure, overwhelming Lee with a potent striking attack. Lee, making his return to the 155-pound division after a five-year absence, appeared diminished, lacking the stability and reaction time needed to contend with the Dagestani fighter’s onslaught.
The pivotal moment came early when Rabadanov visibly rocked Lee with a sharp jab, following up swiftly with a hard right hand that further wobbled the veteran. Unable to fully recover, Lee absorbed continued punishment. In a desperate attempt to change the momentum, Lee shot for a takedown, which unfortunately resulted in him collapsing face-first to the canvas. Referee Jason Herzog stepped in to halt the contest via technical knockout at just 2:37 of the first round. The victory extends Rabadanov’s remarkable 12-fight winning streak, which now includes four consecutive knockouts.
Lightweight Tournament Final Set
With this decisive performance, Gadzhi Rabadanov advances to the 2025 PFL lightweight tournament final. He is set to face Alfie Davis, who earned his spot earlier in the night with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over former Bellator champion Brent Primus. Davis described the win over Primus as the biggest of his career, setting the stage for a compelling championship clash with Rabadanov.
Other Tournament Finalists Crowned at PFL 6
PFL 6 also determined finalists in other weight divisions after a night of high-stakes semifinal action.
Women’s Flyweight: Veteran Liz Carmouche, a former Bellator champion with fifteen years of professional fighting experience, secured her place in the 125-pound tournament final with a clear-cut unanimous decision win (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over the previously undefeated Elora Dana. Carmouche controlled the fight effectively at midrange and against the cage, proving too experienced for Dana despite her opponent’s toughness. Carmouche will face Jena Bishop in the final. Bishop, a decorated jiu-jitsu practitioner, impressed in her semifinal bout by utilizing her world-class grappling to submit Ekaterina Shakalova via rear-naked choke in the second round (2:07), after dominating positional control in the first.
Bantamweight: The 135-pound tournament final will feature Marcirley Alves against Justin Wetzell. Alves, who entered the tournament as an alternate, delivered a dominant boxing performance against Jake Hadley, winning by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26). Alves controlled the fight from the outset, effectively using his jab and even dropping Hadley in the second round. Wetzell secured his final spot with a dominant unanimous decision win (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over Mando Gutierrez, controlling the majority of the bout with consistent ground pressure and ground-and-pound.
Beyond the Finals: Colgan Earns Title Shot, Prelims Deliver Finishes
Beyond the tournament finals, PFL 6 featured several other significant bouts:
Undefeated lightweight prospect Archie Colgan earned a hard-fought unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) over seasoned veteran Mansour Barnaoui. Colgan showed grit by trading strikes early before utilizing dominant ground-and-pound in the first two rounds. Despite a comeback attempt by Barnaoui in the third, Colgan regained composure and finished strong, securing a victory that makes him the #1 contender for Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator Lightweight title.
The preliminary card got off to a fast start with three of the first four bouts ending via submission. Notable preliminary finishes included Vinicius Cenci submitting Antonio Caruso with a triangle choke in Round 1 after Caruso attempted to slam his way out, Darragh Kelly keeping his undefeated record intact with a third-round neck crank submission over Mike Hamel, and hometown fighter Nick Meck securing a first-round rear-naked choke.
Here are the complete PFL 6 results:
Main Card
Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Kevin Lee via TKO (strikes) (R1, 2:37)
Liz Carmouche def. Elora Dana via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Archie Colgan def. Mansour Barnaoui via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Marcirley Alves def. Jake Hadley via unanimous decision (30-26 x3)
Alfie Davis def. Brent Primus via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Justin Wetzell def. Mando Gutierrez via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Preliminaries
Jena Bishop def. Ekaterina Shakalova via submission (rear-naked choke) (R2, 2:07)
Magomed Magomedov def. Sarvarjon Khamidov via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Vinicius Cenci def. Antonio Caruso via submission (triangle choke) (R1, 1:43)
Darragh Kelly def. Mike Hamel via submission (neck crank) (R3, 1:51)
Ilara Joanne def. Saray Orozco via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Nick Meck def. Alan Dominguez via submission (rear-naked choke) (R1, 4:10)
