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WASHINGTON,DC - October 20, 2018: Brazilian Bruno Santos' mother, Rejanete, left, and sister, Bianca, cheer for him during his middleweight quarterfinal against Sadibou Sy. Their cheers turned to tears however, as Sy would advance after a controversial decision that awarded him the two round fight after winning the first round, but being dominated by Santos in the second.
The Professional Fighters League playoffs were held at the new Entertainment and Sports in arena in Southeast DC. Middleweights and welterweights moved from the quarterfinals through the semifinals by fighting two fights in one night and will compete for a $1 million prize in the championships on New Year's Eve in New York City. (André Chung for ESPN