MMA Bobbi-Jo Dalziel Looking To Prove She Is Ready For The PFL Finals Now 4-0 in her pro career, Dalziel’s (right) leg kicks are something to fear as the tournament progresses. by Daniel Yanofsky May 23, 2019 When a women’s lightweight division was announced for the latest season of the PFL, all eyes were on Kayla Harrison. The Olympic athlete created headlines when she showcased her skills in MMA for the first time. The same could be said for when Sarah Kaufman was signed. While there is no doubt what these two can do, there are plenty of other women who can dominate the competition. Enter Bobbi-Jo Dalziel. At PFL 2, the 12th card under the PFL banner, Dalziel (4-0) defeated Genah Fabian via unanimous decision. The Nassau Coliseum crowd was in awe as Dalziel used her impressive kicks to her advantage. At one point, they busted the face of Fabian open. For Dalziel, that was exactly what her plan was. “You want to go out and you want to show your power,” Dalziel stated to Double G Sports after her fight. That way, they (any opponent) come in too quickly. You establish your reach and your advantage. As a result, you can set the pace. My opponent was a Muay Thai kickboxing champion. I don’t want her to go out there and overpower me, and she is very powerful.” While she didn’t utilize her kicks in round two, her strikes did help give the 33-year-old some sort of advantage. Throwing Fabian off of her game, it was a showcase of her overall ability. Still, there are some things Dalziel stated she could improve on as the $1 million tournament goes on. “I could have definitely moved more,” Bobbi-Jo continued. “It was almost like a stalemate for a little bit. She was good in the clinch. I saw a little double vision in the second round thanks to an eye poke (non-intentional), but overall she was a good opponent for me.” Dalziel went back to the leg kicks, and the end result was inevitable. The second fight in the women’s tournament, it was a memorable outcome for the Canadian. Dalziel is expected to move on to the next round in the upcoming months. As far as everyone focusing on Harrison and Kaufman, Bobbi-Joe doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, she embraces it. If she continues to win, it will provide an epic moment for Dalziel and those who support her. “That’s OK. I’d rather stay in the shadows until I fight them,” Bobbie Jo went on to say. “I like being the underdog, proving people wrong. For me to come out and beat either of them, it is my way of showing that they (PFL and fans) may be focusing on the wrong people.” Post Views: 1,160 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Daniel Yanofsky Baseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event. Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related TopicsBobbi Jo DalzielinterviewsmmaPFLProfessional Fighters LeagueWomen in Sports Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 27, 2021 More in MMA The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... The Leverage Game: What’s Going on Between Jon Jones and UFC? After Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic, fight fans everywhere were already excited about... Athletes and their “Charitable” Contributions The other day I was watching TV when I saw a commercial for Conor... Should the Holloway vs. Katter fight have been Stopped in the 4th Round? Dana White thought so… In my honest opinion, when it comes to sports there is nothing like watching... Lindsey VanZandt makes her Madison Square Garden debut at Bellator 222 against Rizin’s Rena Kubota PFL 13 (Season 2): Palmer v. Gilpin Results