The 2024 PFL semifinals kicked off on Friday, with PFL Nashville hosting heavyweight and women’s flyweight action.
Denis Goltsov vs. Tim Johnson served as the night’s main event, with Johnson having snuck into the playoffs as a short-notice replacement in the second half of the regular season. A big first round finish of Danilo Marques scored Johnson six points, and a spot opposite multi-time playoff competitor and 2023 finalist Goltsov.
The co-headliner and PFL Nashville, however, might have offered the real star of the show. Dakota Ditcheva, an undefeated striking specialist, had become arguably the biggest name in the promotion’s women’s flyweight division. She was paired up with BJJ ace and former Bellator fighter Jena Bishop, in a fight that presented a clear clash of styles.
Where to Watch PFL Nashville
PFL Nashville takes place Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, TN. In the U.S., the preliminary card streams live on ESPN+, followed by the main card on ESPN/ESPN+. Canadian and European viewers can catch the action live on DAZN. The prelims kick off at 6PM ET, full results can be found below.
PFL Nashville: Goltsov vs. Johnson Results
Main Card
Denis Goltsov def. Tim Johnson by TKO, Round 1, 2:26 – heavyweight semifinal
Dakota Ditcheva def. Jena Bishop by TKO, Round 1, 3:54 – women’s flyweight semifinal
Oleg Popov def. Linton Vassell by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) – heavyweight semifinal
Talia Santos def. Liz Carmouche by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – women’s flyweight semifinal
Preliminary Card
Sergei Bilostenniy def. Tyrell Fortune by verbal submission (heel hook), Round 1, 2:00
Alexei Pergande def. Daniel Boehle by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Cody Law def. Zach Hicks by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 3:15
Dedrek Sanders def. Sergio Cossio by KO, Round 1, 2:34
Anthony Ivy def. Jaleel Willis by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 4:49
Kevin Pease def. Nick Meck by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
