Gabriel Braga wins by KO in return after father’s death

Gabriel Braga entered 2024 PFL 3 to compete for the primary time since his father’s loss of life, and he walked away with the victory.

Because the clock wound down in Spherical 1, Braga (13-1) drilled opponent Justin Gonzales (14-4) with a clear punching mixture that stopped the battle on the 4:59 mark. The win at Wintrust Enviornment in Chicago earned Braga six factors within the 2024 featherweight common season standings.

Braga, the 2023 runner-up, hadn’t fought since his father, Diego, was killed in Brazil in January. Experiences indicated a drug gang murdered Diego whereas trying to find a stolen motorbike.

Diego served as his son’s head coach and mentor for his total profession, so Gabriel felt the influence each personally and professionally. In February, he withdrew on weigh-ins day from a battle vs. Bellator champion Patricio Freire as he decided he wasn’t mentally able to compete.

Gabriel Braga!!! 6 Factors!

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With the victory, Braga strikes to 5-1 in PFL with two finishes by strikes.

A Bellator import, Gonzales loses his PFL debut and falls right into a three-fight skid.

The up-to-the-minute 2024 PFL 3 outcomes embrace:

• Gabriel Braga def. Justin Gonzales through knockout (punches) – Spherical 1, 4:59
• Goiti Yamauchi def. Neiman Gracie through unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Kai Kamaka III def. Bubba Jenkins through unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Adam Borics def. Enrique Barzola through unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Timur Khizriev def. Brett Johns through unanimous resolution (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Murad Ramazanov def. Laureano Staropoli through submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 1, 4:07
• Don Madge def. Brennan Ward through submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 1, 1:02
• Thad Jean def. Romain Debienne via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:07

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