The ''PFL 6''

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event for the 2024 season of the

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was held on June 28, 2024, at the

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, United States. This marked the sixth regular-season event of the tournament and included fights in the

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and

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divisions.

Background

This event marked the organization's debut in Sioux Falls and

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state. The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between 2022 PFL featherweight winner

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and former LFA Featherweight Champion Justin Gonzales. Roughly a week before the card there were several fight changes made: * Laureano Staropoli was expected to face former interim Bellator Welterweight Champion

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in a welterweight, but he withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Luca Poclit, who was scheduled to face Zach Juusola at this event. *

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was scheduled to face former Cage Warriors Bantamweight Champion Brett Johns in a featherweight, but Borics pulled out and was replaced by Tyler Diamond, who was scheduled to face Jose Perez at this event. At weigh-ins, Gabriel Alves Braga came in at 150.6 lbs, 4.6 pounds over the limit for featherweight. He was fined 20% of his purse and given a point deduction in the standings.

Results

Standings after event

The PFL points system is based on results of the match. The winner of a fight receives 3 points. If the fight ends in a draw, both fighters will receive 1 point. The bonus for winning a fight in the first, second, or third round is 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point respectively. The bonus for winning in the third round requires a fight be stopped before 4:59 of the third round. No bonus point will be awarded if a fighter wins via decision. For example, if a fighter wins a fight in the first round, then the fighter will receive 6 total points. A decision win will result in three total points. If a fighter misses weight, the opponent (should they comply with weight limits) will receive 3 points due to a walkover victory, regardless of winning or losing the bout; if the non-offending fighter subsequently wins with a stoppage, all bonus points will be awarded.

Welterweight

Featherweight

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