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PFL Featherweight

Gabriel Braga VS Cheyden Leialoha

Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

10-2-0 Record 10-3-0
27 Age 32
175 cm Height 173 cm
183 cm Reach —
unknown Stance orthodox
50% Finish rate 60%
40% KO rate 20%
10% Sub rate 40%

Result Summary

Gabriel Braga def. Cheyden Leialoha Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Gabriel Braga and Cheyden Leialoha squared off in a competitive three-round featherweight bout that largely played out on the feet. Braga controlled the center of the cage, utilizing precise striking and sharp combinations to out-point the Hawaiian fighter. Leialoha was game and repeatedly tried to close the distance to disrupt Braga's rhythm, but Braga's footwork and counter-striking kept him a step ahead. Throughout the fight, Braga consistently landed the cleaner, more damaging shots, effectively managing the distance and thwarting Leialoha's attempts to shift the momentum. After three hard-fought rounds, Braga's technical superiority in the striking exchanges was rewarded with a unanimous decision victory.

Fight Overview

Braga (16‑3) is a ranked featherweight with recent wins over Jesus Pinedo (2025) but also a loss to an unnamed opponent, balancing striking and grappling. Leialoha (7‑2) has fought in multiple promotions, with a recent loss to Stots (2019) but a string of decision wins, showing durability and a well‑rounded skill set.

Keys to Victory

Gabriel Braga

  1. Leverage his striking volume to outpoint Leialoha’s defensive style.
  2. Look for a takedown to exploit any grappling gaps.
  3. Preserve cardio for a possible finish in the later rounds.

Last 5 fights

Gabriel Braga

  1. L Jesus Pinedo KO · R1 1:16 · 12 JUN 2025
  2. W Frederik Dupras Submission · R1 4:37 · 3 APR 2025
  3. W Faeez Jacobs Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 JUL 2022
  4. W Rogerio Furtado Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 MAR 2022
  5. W Jhonatan Santos KO · R2 2:54 · 18 JUL 2021

Cheyden Leialoha

  1. W Archie Fultze KO · R1 1:28 · 30 NOV 2024
  2. W Edwin Chavez Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 APR 2021
  3. L Raufeon Stots Decision · R3 5:00 · 21 DEC 2019
  4. W Yuto Sekiguchi Submission · R1 4:31 · 7 APR 2018
  5. L John Castañeda Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 AUG 2017

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