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Exciting Featherweight Stays Unbeaten at PFL World Championship

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Featherweight prospect Alexei Pergande continued his rise in the Professional Fighters League on Thursday night, earning a first-round submission win over veteran Ethan Goss in a showcase bout at the PFL World Championship from the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL.

Alexei Pergande Locks in Third Submission Win Thursday Night

The 24-year-old Alexei Pergande, now 70 as a professional, wasted no time taking control. From the opening bell, he pressured Goss against the fence with smooth footwork and slick boxing. A clean punch dropped Goss midway through the round, and a follow-up knee opened him up.