PFL star lands sharp spinning elbow to finish fan-favorite slugger

Alfie Davis has won his first-round lightweight tournament appearance in the PFL with a flashy spinning elbow finish over Clay Collard.

Davis was pulverized by Mansour Barnaoui in the 2024 championships but secured himself a spot in the lightweight tournament this year. PFL's 2025 tournament follows a single-elimination format, and 'The Axe Man' scored an emphatic knockout to move onto the semifinals.

This came over PFL fan-favorite Clay Collard, a dogged striker known for putting on a show.

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Following some patented front-foot pressure from Collard in the first round, Davis found a home for his counter striking. Already having feinted a spin moments prior, Davis found Collard's rhythm on a takedown attempt and spun into an elbow.

It landed on Collard's temple, dropping him like a sack of potatoes. Amazingly, Collard found his way to his feet through a barrage of punches, but it wasn't enough. The referee called a stop to the action after more follow-up blows from Davis.

THE REPLAY! Alfie Davis moves on to the Semifinals!

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Progressing in the tournament, Davis will fight dangerous grappler Brent Primus - a tough matchup for certain.

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