Waters claims first-round TKO victory in PFL debut
Trey Waters defeated Trukon Carson via stoppage at 4:37 of the first round, marking his first bout outside the UFC.
Former UFC welterweight Trey Waters secured a first-round technical knockout victory against Trukon Carson at PFL Charlotte on Friday. The bout, which served as the opening match for the Professional Fighters League card, took place at the Bojangles Coliseum in North Carolina.
Waters, who holds a professional record of 10-2, defeated Carson, whose record stands at 6-2, at the 4:37 mark of the first round. The contest was characterised by aggressive exchanges from both competitors, with Waters dropping Carson three times before the referee intervened to halt the fight.
The fight saw both fighters trade heavy blows in the opening moments, with reports indicating that both men appeared hurt at various points during the round. Waters ultimately gained the upper hand, utilising ground-and-pound to secure the stoppage after busting Carson open.
This result marks Waters’ first competitive appearance outside the UFC organisation. The victory concludes his debut stint with the Professional Fighters League, where he demonstrated a decisive offensive output in the opening segment of the evening.
The event was broadcast via the ESPN App, with preliminary fights airing live and the main card scheduled to commence at 10 PM EST. The article content was originally published by MMA Junkie and syndicated via Yahoo Sports.
