PFL World Tournament 2: Leandro Higo vs. Marcirley Alves: Live round-by-round updates 

Leandro Higo was supposed to face Magomed Magomedov this weekend at PFL World Tournament 2. However, Magomedov withdrew from the tournament due to injury and was replaced by Josh Rettinghouse.

Now, just hours before PFL 2 kicks off in Orlando, it’s Marcirley Alves stepping into the main event. Higo, riding on the momentum of back-to-back wins in Bellator, enters the tournament looking to make his mark.

He’s a 29-fight pro, a former LFA champ, and a formidable grappling artist with 13 career wins by submissions. Most recently, he outpointed James Gallagher in a gritty three-rounder in March 2024.

Alves, meanwhile, didn’t expect the spotlight this early. He was scheduled for an alternate bout, but when opportunity knocked, he answered. At 12-4, the Jungle Fight alum had a brief Bellator run and now finds himself in the toughest fight of his career.

PFL 2 goes down Friday, April 11, live from Universal Studios in Orlando. The card airs on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 PM ET, with the main card on ESPN at 9 PM ET.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the fight:

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Round 1

Alves tries to sneak in a one-two combination. Higo fires back with an inside leg kick. Alves lands a check right hook, and Higo counters with a right hand. Alves cracks Higo with a left hand after losing balance from an inside leg kick. Brilliant recovery from Higo as Alves chases the finish. Alves in half guard position rains down thundering shots. Higo tries to posture up with a beautiful butterfly guard. Short rabbit punches to the side of Alves' head from Higo.

Our Score: 10-9 Alves

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Round 2

Higo tries to open the round with a flying knee, but Alves is wise to his opponent's attack. Higo tries to take Alves down, but the young challenger's takedown defense has been on point. Alves connects with the uppercut as Higo tries to shoot a takedown. Straight punch to the chest from Alves. Higo lands a solid knee on the break, and Alves fires back with a left hand.

Our Score: 10-9 Higo (19-19 overall)

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Round 3

Alves starts as the aggressor in the third round. Sharp right hand from Higo and Alves fires back with a three-punch combination. Stiff punch to the body from Higo and Alves fires inside with the leg kick. Nice digging shot to the body from Alves. The young challenger has displayed brilliant takedown defense, and Higo seems to be discouraged by the persistent effort not paying off. They are trading punches in range, and Alves seems to be getting the better of the exchanges.

Our Score: 10-9 Alves (29-28 overall)

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Official Result

Marcirley Alves defeats Leandro Higo via split decision (29-28, 29-28, and 29-28)