Brendan Loughnane was unable to retain his PFL featherweight title.
In the headline event of PFL 4 in Atlanta on Thursday night, Loughnane battled Jesus Pinedo for a spot in the 2023 playoffs. Victory for Loughnane would ensure his progression, while Pinedo sought an early finish. Pinedo, also known as “El Mudo,” did not disappoint and secured one of PFL’s most surprising upsets with a knockout just 94 seconds in.
Loughnane and Pinedo both displayed aggressive strategies from the onset, with Pinedo landing several successful right-hand punches. This led to Loughnane trying to engage in close combat which proved to be a disastrous move when Pinedo delivered a stunning knee in the clinch, toppling the reigning PFL champion. Pinedo capitalized on this with a few powerful hammerfists, marking the first stoppage loss of Loughnane’s career.
This triumph sealed Pinedo’s place in the 2023 featherweight playoffs, where he’ll compete against top-seeded Bubba Jenkins. Unfortunately for Loughnane, he has been excluded from the playoffs and must wait until next year to attempt to reclaim his featherweight title.
Khaybulaev Dominates Diamond
Movlid Khaybulaev made a notable comeback after an injury prevented his participation in the 2022 PFL season.
A jumping knee from Khaybulaev at the end of the first round took Tyler Diamond off his feet. Despite the damage, Diamond managed to hold on until the bell. Khaybulaev took full charge in the second round, executed a quick takedown, and finally submitted Diamond with an arm-triangle choke.
Khaybulaev’s victory earned him the third spot in the featherweight playoffs, where he’ll face off against Gabriel Braga in the semifinals.
Hamlet Secures Victory Over Kei
Following a letdown in his 2022 PFL season, Marthin Hamlet turned the tables in 2023.
Even with a secured spot in the 2023 playoffs, Hamlet didn’t hold back in his fight against Sam Kei, seeking to secure the top seed. The fight saw even footing on strikes, but Hamlet repeatedly gained an advantage with successful takedowns and back control, threatening Kei with chokes and punches. Kei showed resilience but couldn’t generate enough offense to overcome the setbacks.
Hamlet will be up against Impa Kasanganay on August 4.
Jenkins Chokes Out Sung Bin Jo
Bubba Jenkins secured his spot in the PFL playoffs with a swift victory over Sung Bin Jo.
Jenkins quickly initiated a rear-waistlock suplex on “The Korean Falcon” and methodically locked in a rear-naked choke, leading to Sungbin losing consciousness when he failed to tap out. Only 85 seconds into the fight, referee Keith Peterson intervened to protect the unconscious Sungbin, granting Jenkins his seventh PFL win and a place in the 2023 featherweight playoffs.
Takedown Renders Monte In Agony
Josh Silveira secured a quick victory, but not the way he intended.
A takedown just 90 seconds into his match with Delan Monte resulted in a severe knee injury for Monte, leaving him writhing in pain. The unfortunate incident awarded Silveira the win, but with sympathy for Monte who was helped off the canvas in distress.
Silveira is set to face Ty Flores in the semifinals on August 4.
Complete PFL 4 results:
Jesus Pinedo KO’d Brendan Loughnane (knee and punches) — Round 1, 1:34
Movlid Khaybulaev submitted Tyler Diamond (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:23
Marthin Hamlet unanimously defeated Sam Kei (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bubba Jenkins submitted Sung Bin Jo (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:25
Josh Silveira KO’d Delan Monte due to a knee injury – Round 1, 1:30
Gabriel Braga knocked out Marlon Moraes (punch) – Round 1, 3:02
Ty Flores won against Dan Spohn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Chris Wade submitted Ryoji Kudo (guillotine) – Round 1, 4:15
Impa Kasanganay submitted Tim Caron (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:52
Andrew Sanchez narrowly beat Taylor Johnson via split decision (29-27, 27-29, 29-27)
Abigail Montes TKO’d Brandy Hester (ground and pound) – Round 1, 3:06
Alexei Pergande submitted Akeem Bashir (D’Arce choke) – Round 1, 3:14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PFL 4 Results
Who won the headline match at PFL 4?
Jesus Pinedo won the headline match at PFL 4 by knocking out Brendan Loughnane in the first round.
What was the outcome of the match between Movlid Khaybulaev and Tyler Diamond?
Movlid Khaybulaev defeated Tyler Diamond via an arm-triangle choke submission in the second round.
Who will Jesus Pinedo face in the 2023 featherweight playoffs?
Jesus Pinedo will face top-seeded Bubba Jenkins in the 2023 featherweight playoffs.
Who secured the third spot in the featherweight playoffs?
Movlid Khaybulaev secured the third spot in the featherweight playoffs.
Who won the match between Bubba Jenkins and Sung Bin Jo?
Bubba Jenkins won the match against Sung Bin Jo by putting him to sleep with a rear-naked choke in the first round.
What happened in the fight between Josh Silveira and Delan Monte?
Josh Silveira won his fight against Delan Monte when Monte suffered a severe knee injury following a takedown, leading to the end of the match.
Who will Marthin Hamlet face next?
Marthin Hamlet will face Impa Kasanganay on August 4.
More about PFL 4 Results
- PFL Official Website
- Movlid Khaybulaev Fighter Profile
- Jesus Pinedo Fighter Profile
- Bubba Jenkins Fighter Profile
- Marthin Hamlet Fighter Profile
- PFL Featherweight Rankings
5 comments
wow, did not see that KO comin from Pinedo. Loughnane must be gutted!
Khaybulaev is back n stronger than ever. Watch out for him in the playoffs.
What a wild night for the PFL 4, that knee injury to Monte looked brutal tho… hope he recovers soon.
Jenkins is on fire! That rear-naked choke was a classic! He’s my bet for the championship!
Who would’ve thought Hamlet would turn it around this season. The guy’s a beast on the ground.