November 24, 2023 7:10 pm ET
WASHINGTON, D.C.– The PFL crowned its most recent $1 million featherweight winner Friday.
No. 2 seed Gabriel Braga (12-0) satisfied No. 4 Jesus Pinedo (22-6-1) in the 145-pound season champion at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Go inside the match listed below, from the backstory and the accumulation through completion of the battle itself, with statistics, images, sneak peek videos, emphasize videos, quotes, wrap-ups and more.
The story will upgrade throughout the battle and occasion.
How we got here
Gabriel Braga vs. Jesus Pinedo
Braga made his method to the PFL through the Challenger Series in March. He beat Pinedo by split choice in their very first routine season battle in April. Braga then beat Marlon Moraes by first-round KO. In the semifinals, he took a split call from Chris Wade.
Pinedo rebounded from his loss to Braga with a first-round knockout of protecting million-dollar winner Brendan Loughnane– the only method he might reach the playoffs. In the semifinals, he knocked out Bubba Jenkins in the 2nd round to get to his rematch with Braga.
Battle Day messages
Last wagering chances
Gabriel Braga, 2023 PFL Championships Official Weigh-Ins at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington D.C., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (Cooper Neill/ PFL)
Braga closed as a -125 favorite; the return on Pinedo was +105. Their very first battle was a close split choice win for Braga. The chances for the rematch are the closest without a doubt of any of the PFL’s 6 $1 million season finals.
Battle statistics
Battle images
Pinedo post-fight interview with Mike Bohn
Patricio Freire post-fight interview with Mike Bohn
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