2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Ekaterina Shakalova runs through Juliana Velasquez in upset
While the oddsmakers may have, Shakalova (9-2) proved them all wrong when she submitted former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez (13-4) on Friday at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2. The tap came at 2:05 of Round 1.
With the upset victory, Ukraine's Shakalova advances to the semifinal round where she will face Jena Bishop on June 20 in Wichita, Kan. She bounces back from a loss to Aspen Ladd in May 2024.
After the fight, Shakalova celebrated by dancing and eating a cinnamon roll in the cage.
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Velasquez, 38, has now lost four of her most recent five fights after a 12-0 start.
Up-to-the-minute 2025 PFL 2 results include:
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for 2025 PFL World Tournament 2.
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