Preview: PFL 5 2024

Light Heavyweights

Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (22-7, 1-0 PFL) vs. Simon Biyong (9-4, 0-1 PFL)

Yagshimuradov has quietly turned into a sleeper pick to win the tournament. Coming into this match on a four-fight winning streak, Yagshimuradov could be in for another fantastic finish after being matched with the stiff Biyong. Yagshimuradov already starched a giant in Jakob Nedoh, but Biyong is even bigger. At 6-foot-6, Biyong is one of the largest competitors in the PFL, but he’s still green on the ground. Yagshimuradov isn’t known for his submission game and will try to slug it out with the Italian. That could be costly. The blueprint to beating Biyong was laid out in the first-round win Antonio Carlos Jr. recorded against him in April, but “Wolfhound” may be too stubborn to fight another way. If Yagshimuradov uses his wrestling, he could find a finish on the ground, but if he stands and trades, he could find himself on the end of Biyong’s extended right hand.

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