Natan Schulte is the PFL’s new lightweight leader after putting on an impressive performance Thursday.
The 26-year-old Brazilian took out veteran Jason High (21-8) with a first-round rear-naked choke submission in the main event of PFL 5 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y.
Schulte’s aggression paid off big time as he waded through High’s counter-striking to score a trip and implement his grappling game. Though High was able to shrug off the early attempt at control, a perfectly timed leg kick by Schulte tripped High down to the mat again and he landed right in High’s half guard.