PFL World Tournament 6 – Darragh Kelly vs Mike Hamel – Full Fight Replay Available Today

At PFL World Tournament 6, held on June 20, 2025, at the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, Irish rising star Darragh Kelly stepped into the cage against American veteran Mike Hamel in a lightweight clash that kicked off the prelim action. Kelly, undefeated at 7–0 going into the bout, looked to continue his momentum, while Hamel, a gritty and experienced competitor with an 11–6 record, aimed to make a statement in his PFL debut.

The opening two rounds were closely contested. Hamel used his wrestling base to press Kelly against the fence and land short, grinding shots to the body, controlling the tempo early. Kelly remained composed, utilizing low kicks, counters, and cage awareness to avoid damage and slowly shift the momentum. Both fighters had moments, but neither clearly pulled ahead.

In the third round, Kelly took over. After a brief striking exchange, he secured a strong whizzer in the clinch and executed a takedown that put Hamel on his back near the cage. From there, Kelly worked into a dominant position and locked in a rare face crank submission. With immense pressure applied and no escape in sight, Hamel was forced to tap at 3:09 of Round 3.

The win moved Darragh Kelly to 8–0 professionally, marking his sixth career finish and a powerful PFL debut. For Mike Hamel, the loss dropped him to 11–7 and marked the first submission defeat of his career. Kelly’s performance showcased his evolving grappling skills, fight IQ, and ability to remain calm under pressure, further cementing his status as a dangerous prospect in the lightweight division.