PFL Chicago ‘Pettis vs. McKee’ play-by-play, results & round scoring The Professional Fighters League (PFL) Chicago event on April 11 featured a stacked card of high-stakes matchups, with bantamweight showdowns, welterweight clashes, and heavyweight rematches taking center stage. The event, broadcast live on ESPN2, showcased a blend of technical striking, grappling, and explosive finishes, with several fighters securing decisive victories. Among the standout bouts was the highly anticipated bantamweight clash between Sergio Pettis and Mitchell McKee, though the article focuses on the welterweight and lightweight divisions, highlighting key moments, scoring decisions, and outcomes. The welterweight division opened the card with Valanti Atsas (9-1, 0-0 PFL) facing Nate Jennerman (18-6, 1-0 PFL) at 170 pounds. Atsas, a former NCAA wrestler, showcased his grappling prowess early, using leg kicks and body strikes to control the distance. After securing a takedown in the first round, Atsas maintained dominance through the second, landing a decisive body kick and overwhelming Jennerman with relentless pressure. Despite Jennerman’s late attempts to counter with a guillotine choke, Atsas managed to escape and finish the round on top. The third round saw Jennerman mount a comeback, landing a series of punches and nearly securing a takedown, but Atsas’ resilience proved decisive. All three judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Atsas, resulting in a unanimous decision victory. In the lightweight division, Biaggio Ali Walsh (3-1, 3-1 PFL), the grandson of Muhammad Ali, faced Dashiande Harris-Moore (2-0, 0-0 PFL) at 155 pounds. Walsh, known for his aggressive style, quickly took control of the fight, landing a straight right to the chest that dropped Harris-Moore.#professional_fighters_league #valanti_atas #nate_jennerman #biaggio_ali_walsh #dashiande_harris_moore
