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PFL was an exciting event for fans to watch. With big names and interesting fights, the event received a great response. Anthony Pettis versus Stevie Ray, ended with the former losing through a submission. Similarly, the main event featuring Bruno Cappelozza and Mattheus Scheffel ended with a shocking outcome.

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Scheffel, who got knocked out in his last PFL 2 fight against Ante Delija, was in great shape. However, Cappelozza’s last few fights saw him extremely dominant.

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But Scheffel won the three-round war against Cappelozza via a unanimous decision. His punches and combos seemed to have stunned Cappelozza for a few seconds in between. Both had their moments during the bout.

Scheffel’s power was visible throughout the fight and it earned him 29-28 on all the three judges’ scorecards.

Bruno Cappelozza’s loss was surprising, as he was on a five-fight win streak; most through KO/TKO quite early in the fights.

However, while Scheffel managed to defeat the former champion, it wasn’t enough for him to gun his way into the heavyweight playoffs. As Cappelozza scored a first-round KO against Stuart Austin in PFL 2, he captured the number 4 place. Hence, he will soon take on Denis Goltsov later this year for the heavyweight semifinals.

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Scheffel, on the other hand, stands at rank number seven. Thus, while ‘Buffa’ upset Cappelozza, fans will see the latter in the semifinals soon this year.

What’s next at the PFL?

PFL will return on July 1 with PFL 6. Some well-known fighters will be seen as a part of the event. This includes Kayla Harrison. While she was scheduled to face Julia Budd, Budd has been injured, and hence, won’t be a part of the event.

As per reports, Kaitlin Young will replace Budd. However, it hasn’t been officially announced by the promotion. Thus, the lineup so far looks like this:

Main Card: PFL 6

  • Kayla Harrison vs. Julia Budd
  • Rory MacDonald vs. Sadibou Sy
  • Ray Cooper III vs. Brett Cooper
  • Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Joao Zeferino
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Preliminary Card: PFL 6

  • Jarrah Al-Silawi vs. Magomed Umalatov
  • Larissa Pacheco vs. Genah Fabian
  • Nikolay Aleksakhin vs. Gleison Tibau
  • Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Abigail Montes
  • Martina Jindrova vs. Zamzagul Fayzallanova
  • Olena Kolesnyk vs. Vanessa Melo

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Which PFL 6 fight are you excited about? Let us know your thought in the comments below.

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Rohini Kottu is a Newsroom Editor at EssentiallySports, bringing years of expertise in sports journalism and editorial leadership. With many editorials under her byline, she has worked across combat divisions and is now a key part of the Newsroom team, shaping coverage across the site’s 14 category pages. Her editorial command lies in balancing sharp news judgment with compelling storytelling, ensuring every article resonates with sports fans while maintaining ES’s brand voice. Rohini’s journey and impact were also spotlighted in the Humans of EssentiallySports series, where she reflected on her evolution from rookie to pro in just a few years. Today, she continues to drive newsroom standards by delivering authoritative, reader-first content in an era where authenticity and clarity are more vital than ever.

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