Sullivan Cauley

Cauley stuns Davis in PFL semis with upset win

Minden native will fight in light heavyweight tournament final in Oct.

Sullivan Cauley raises his hand Friday after defeating Phil Davis in the PFL World Tournament light heavyweight semifinals. Cauley will fight in the finals later this year.

Sullivan Cauley raises his hand Friday after defeating Phil Davis in the PFL World Tournament light heavyweight semifinals. Cauley will fight in the finals later this year.

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Minden native Sullivan Cauley upset the heavily-favored Phil Davis by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Friday night in the PFL light heavyweight tournament semifinals.

Cauley went into the match at roughly a +350 underdog and went the full 15 minutes for the first time in his professional MMA career.

He now holds an 8-1 record with seven wins by knockout.

His next opponent will be Antonio Carlos Jr., who defeated Simeon Powell by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).