No flyweight or bantamweight is secure now that Sean Gauci has arrived on the PFL, with the MMA organisation set to welcome a “totally different sort of animal” into its quickly increasing roster.
The previous HEX flyweight and bantamweight champion is the newest in a slew of native expertise signed to compete in PFL’s Pacific League, which goals to host occasions throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Now using a seven-fight win streak, the Queenslander boasts knowledgeable document of 10-1-0. His lone skilled defeat got here manner again in 2017 – a call loss to regional staple Tim Moore.
“I had the struggle on Dana White’s Contender Collection (DWCS) in opposition to one other opponent who was prepared for that higher echelon worldwide scene, and I beat him with a damaged hand throughout two rounds.
Sadly, a UFC contract didn’t come to fruition regardless of a formidable displaying in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, there was a silver lining.
The PFL noticed Gauci’s true potential and pursued him with nice dedication, and it was their appreciation for his abilities that finally sealed the deal.
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Gauci has spent a very long time honing his craft within the struggle sport, regardless of solely simply reaching the bodily and athletic peak of a combined martial artist at 29 years previous.
“On the world stage – the bantamweights – they’re undoubtedly a step above the regional stage in my view,” he mentioned.
After the dominant results of his final struggle, Gauci revealed he suffered “back-to-back accidents”. A damaged hand from his look on DWCS required surgical procedure and took round 4 months to fully recuperate. Then, as soon as he returned to coaching, he fractured his orbital bone.
“That will imply every part, that may be a dream come true, that’s what I wish to make occur, and I foresee that occuring,” he advised Combat Information Australia.
“I’ve fought abroad, I’ve fought interstate fairly a couple of occasions, so it’s at all times good to struggle in entrance of your loved ones and pals.
