Not even Lance Palmer could have predicted how PFL season 2 would play out.
After wrapping up the $1 million grand prize as a featherweight in season 1, the former Ohio State All-American wrestler entered the second season as an overwhelming favorite to repeat as champion.
Palmer did his part by rolling through four straight fights including two unanimous decision wins over Alex Gilpin. Palmer faced Gilpin in the first fight of the season as he handed the 27-year-old contender the second loss of his professional career.
Because PFL is set up similar to a traditional sports format where athletes compete for points in the opening rounds before then being seeded into the playoffs, Gilpin was able to fight his way into a rematch with Palmer five months later.