PFL World Tournament 2: Kasum Kasumov vs. Justin Wetzell: Live round-by-round updates 

Kasum Kasumov vs. Justin Wetzell is a sleeper scrap with serious playoff implications.

Kasumov (15-1) steps into the SmartCage with a wealth of Sambo experience. Trained under the legendary Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, Kasumov has choked out more than half his opponents and rides a five-fight win streak, including a dominant Bellator stint. His lone loss was a razor-close decision back in 2019. Since then, he’s added polish to his ground game and stands as the dark horse in the PFL bantamweight bracket.

Meanwhile, Wetzell is an Elevation Fight Team product with serious power and underrated wrestling. The Colorado native has reeled off three straight wins, including a first-round submission and a brutal TKO win. Wetzell is no stranger to grinding battles and could test Kasumov’s gas tank in deep waters.

PFL 2 goes down this Friday, April 11, at Universal Studios in Orlando. Catch the prelims on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 PM ET, followed by the main card live on ESPN at 9 PM ET.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates from the Kasum Kasumov vs. Justin Wetzell fight:

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Round 1

Kasumov opens the attack with an inside low kick. He lands a sharp left hook, and Wetzell fires back with a one-two combination. Wetzell goes for the single-leg takedown and lands a short uppercut. Interestingly, Wetzell is the one initiating the clinch, and Kasumov wants the fight in the striking department. Beautiful head movement by Kasumov and nice shot to the body. Wetzell seems to be winning these clinch exchanges, but Kasumov uses wrist control and excellent defense to circle out of the position. Kasumov goes for an inside sweep trip but ends up getting a takedown. Wetzell locks in a guillotine but not enough time to chase the finish.

Our Score: 10-9 Wetzell

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Round 2

Wetzell initiates the body clinch, and both fighters trade some knees. He drops for a single leg attempt, and both fighters trade solid punches on the exit. Kasumov shoots for the takedown now with Wetzell displaying excellent sprawl to defend. Kasumov was working towards a submission but gave it up quickly. Both fighters are squeezing in a few punches and knees in the clinch. Wetzell steps over the Dagestani and secures a takedown. He lands a beautiful elbow and potentially secures another close round.

Our Score: 10-9 Wetzell (20-18 overall)

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Round 3

Wetzell lands a crisp one-two combination, and Kasumov shoots for a takedown. They are spending a lot of time in clinch and sneaking in a few elbows and knees. Wetzell lands a beautiful overhand and then immediately shoots for a takedown. He secures the takedown, and Kasumov reverses the position. Beautiful scramble by Wetzel, and the pair end up in a north-south position.

Our Score: 10-9 Wetzell (30-27 overall)

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Official Result

Justin Wetzell defeats Kasum Kasumov by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, and 30-27)