The PFL New York main card opening bout featured a light heavyweight contest between Moustapha Diakhate and Darryl Walker.

Right after the opening bell, Diakhate tagged Walker with a jab and then scored a phenomenal takedown in the center of the SmartCage. However, the 34-year-old wasted no time in getting up and landing a handful of powerful punches that forced Diakhate to take notice.

However, later in the round, Diakhate scored another takedown, secured back position, and from mount unleashed vicious left-handed ground-and-pound on his American foe, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight.

Official decision: Moustapha Diakhate defeated Darryl Walker by TKO in Round 1 (2:35)

After his win over Darryl Walker in his promotional debut at PFL New York, Diakhate extends his professional MMA record to 6-0-1.

PFL New York: Moustapha Diakhate vs. Darryl Walker: Highlights

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