The PFL 10 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on October 27, 2021. This was the finale of the playoffs for all divisions, with the winners getting $1 million cash prize.[1][2][3]

PFL 10
The poster for PFL 10
PromotionProfessional Fighters League
DateOctober 27, 2021 (2021-October-27)
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityHollywood, Florida, United States
Event chronology
PFL 9 PFL 10 PFL 1

Background

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Kayla Harrison, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and is seeking her second PFL championship, headlined the PFL event opposite Taylor Guardado, who emerged as an unexpected finalist in 2021. The event also featured five other finals matchups, with the winner of each weight class taking home PFL's trademark $1 million prize.[4]

The five other championship bouts included a welterweight rematch between Ray Cooper III and Magomed Magomedkerimov, Movlid Khaybulaev versus UFC vet Chris Wade at featherweight, a heavyweight rematch between Ante Delija and Bruno Cappelozza, UFC vet Antônio Carlos Júnior taking on Marthin Hamlet at light heavyweight, and Loik Radzhabov rematching Raush Manfio at lightweight.[5]

This PFL event featured the second MMA appearance of boxing champion Claressa Shields. Shields, who won her professional MMA debut in June, took on Mexico's Abigail Montes.[6]

Former UFC middleweight Omari Akhmedov made a non-tournament appearance on the card. The 33-year-old Russian, who fought exclusively in the UFC from 2013 to 2021, faced Jordan Young on the night's undercard.[7]

Results

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Main Card (ESPN2 and ESPN+)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Lightweight Kayla Harrison def. Taylor Guardado Submission (armbar) 2 4:00 [a]
Welterweight Ray Cooper III def. Magomed Magomedkerimov KO (punches) 3 3:02 [b]
Women's Lightweight Abigail Montes def. Claressa Shields Decision (split) (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Bruno Cappelozza def. Ante Delija Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 49-45, 48-46) 5 5:00 [c]
Featherweight Movlid Khaybulaev def. Chris Wade Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) 5 5:00 [d]
Preliminary card (ESPN+)
Light Heavyweight Antônio Carlos Júnior def. Marthin Hamlet Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:49 [e]
Lightweight Raush Manfio def. Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 49-46) 5 5:00 [f]
Light Heavyweight Jordan Young def. Omari Akhmedov TKO (punches) 3 1:32
Women's Lightweight Julia Budd def. Kaitlin Young Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Don Madge def. Nathan Williams Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 2:15

2021 PFL Heavyweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
1   Bruno Cappelozza TKO
4   Jamelle Jones 2
1   Bruno Cappelozza UD
3   Ante Delija 5
2   Denis Goltsov 3
3   Ante Delija UD
Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

2021 PFL Light Heavyweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
1   Antônio Carlos Júnior UD
4   Emiliano Sordi 3
1   Antônio Carlos Júnior SUB
3   Marthin Hamlet 1
2   Cezar Ferreira 1
3   Marthin Hamlet TKO
Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

2021 PFL Welterweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
5   Sadibou Sy* 3
4   Magomed Magomedkerimov UD
4   Magomed Magomedkerimov 3
3   Ray Cooper III KO
2   Rory MacDonald 3
3   Ray Cooper III UD
Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

2021 PFL Lightweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
1   Loik Radzhabov UD
4   Alexander Martinez 3
1   Loik Radzhabov 5
3   Raush Manfio UD
2   Clay Collard 3
3   Raush Manfio UD
Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

2021 PFL Featherweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
1   Brendan Loughnane 3
4   Movlid Khaybulaev SD
4   Movlid Khaybulaev UD
2   Chris Wade 5
2   Chris Wade UD
3   Bubba Jenkins 3
Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

2021 PFL Women's Lightweight playoffs

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Semifinals Finals
      
5   Mariana Morais 3
4   Taylor Guardado SD
4   Taylor Guardado 2
2   Kayla Harrison SUB
2   Kayla Harrison TKO
3   Genah Fabian 1

* Larissa Pacheco was originally scheduled to face Taylor Guardado but was unable to continue in the tournament. She was replaced by #5 ranked Mariana Morais.

Legend
(SD)
  (Split Decision)
(UD)
  (Unanimous Decision)
(MD)
  (Majority Decision)
SUB
  Submission
(T)KO
  (Technical) Knock Out
L
  Loss

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sherdog.com. "PFL Sets 2021 Season Finale For October, Announces Claressa Shields' Return". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  2. ^ Guillen, Adam Jr. (2021-08-12). "Shields Booked For PFL Championship Event On Oct. 27". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  3. ^ Heck, Mike (2021-08-12). "Claressa Shields vs. Abigail Montes set for PFL championship event on Oct. 27". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  4. ^ Alexander, Mookie (2021-08-28). "Here are the six tournament finals for the PFL 2021 season finale". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  5. ^ "Undefeated Harrison headlines PFL's 2021 Finals". ESPN.com. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  6. ^ Sherdog.com. "Full Lineup Announced for Professional Fighters League Championships on Oct. 27". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  7. ^ "Kayla Harrison vs. Taylor Guardado Headlines 2021 PFL Finals In October | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.