PFL World Tournament 5 – Jason Danner vs Nathan Gilmore

Inside the electric atmosphere of the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on June 12, 2025, fans were treated to a grinding, high-stakes battle between Jason “Raw Dawg” Danner and Nathan “Dread Head Hittmann” Gilmore in the PFL World Tournament 5. With a spot in the Bantamweight finals on the line, both fighters came out with intensity, but it was Danner who quickly imposed his rhythm, using precision low kicks and cage pressure to control the early moments.

Gilmore, ever the scrapper, fought back with heart—landing a few takedowns and even slamming Danner to the canvas—but he struggled to maintain control once the fight hit the mat. Danner’s grappling was methodical and punishing, as he continually advanced to dominant positions and delivered steady ground strikes while fending off Gilmore’s explosive attempts to reverse.

As the rounds wore on, Danner’s composure and cardio became the difference-makers. He neutralized Gilmore’s offense with calculated movement and relentless top control, finishing the final round in full command. The judges saw it clearly, awarding Danner a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).

Though Gilmore showed undeniable toughness and flashes of grit, Danner’s technical superiority and fight IQ shined throughout. His win not only earned him a place in the tournament final, but also stamped him as one of the most well-rounded rising threats in the PFL’s Bantamweight division.