Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Kevin Lee round-by-round updates: PFL World Tournament 6: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Kevin Lee: Live round-by-round updates

Kevin Lee is diving straight into deep waters as he headlines PFL World Tournament 6 against 2024 PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov in Wichita on June 20. With Jay-Jay Wilson out due to injury, Lee secured a golden second chance as the official alternate, stepping into the high-stakes clash.

Rabadanov enters the fight as the clear favorite. The Russian fighter has looked untouchable and thrives in grinding high-pressure fights. However, Lee holds the experience of fighting on big cards in his arsenal.

He’s a former UFC interim lightweight title challenger with solid wrestling and the potential of explosive bursts that can change a fight instantly. The question is whether Lee, who hasn't fought in a tournament format before, can handle the pace Rabadanov has mastered across two rounds already.

Elsewhere on the card, undefeated flyweight prospect Elora Dana faces her toughest test yet in veteran Liz Carmouche. At bantamweight, Jake Hadley takes on Marcirley Alves in what promises to be a high-volume clash.

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The winners on June 20 punch their ticket to the PFL Finals in August. To catch the live coverage, tune in on Friday, June 20 at 9 pm ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in the U.S., or DAZN in Europe and Canada.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Kevin Lee clash:

Round 1

Rabadonov digs with the body hook and a straight right behind it. He drops Lee with a jab and pours on the pressure early in the first round. He hurts Lee again with the overhand right. He's stringing together combinations and picking Lee apart. The Dagestani drops Lee with a three-punch combination, and that's a wrap!

Official Result

Gadzhi Rabadanov defeats Kevin Lee by TKO at the 2:37 mark of the first round.

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