Gemma Auld handed Sammy Jo Luxton her first loss in mixed martial arts, submitting the former Muay Thai fighter in her Smart Cage debut at PFL Europe 1.
Luxton came out and immediately put her striking on display, lighting up Auld with kicks and combinations. Near the two-minute mark of the opening round, Auld caught one of Luxton’s kicks and used it to drive her opponent to the cage wall. Auld worked in the clinch, putting Luxton on the mat multiple times, but could not keep her there. Still, Auld managed to stifle Luxton’s offense for the remainder of the round.