Cheyanne Bowers defeated Elora Dana by rear-naked choke at the 3:36 mark of the first round at PFL Charlotte. The finish came during the Battle vs. Rosta card in Charlotte.
Cheyanne Bowers earned a first-round submission victory over Elora Dana at PFL Charlotte on August 8, 2026, finishing the Brazilian fighter with a rear-naked choke at the 3:36 mark of the opening frame during the Battle vs. Rosta card in Charlotte.
Dana entered the bout carrying an 8-2 professional record and brought a well-rounded skill set to the cage. The 32-year-old Brazilian stands five-foot-six with a 65-inch reach and has shown particular strength in the grappling department, averaging over four takedowns per fifteen minutes in her career. Her striking accuracy of nearly 58.5 percent speaks to a measured, efficient approach on the feet, though her output of 1.19 significant strikes landed per minute suggests she tends to operate at a calculated pace rather than a high-volume one.
Bowers, for her part, demonstrated the finishing instinct that has defined her career, putting Dana away before the first round could reach its halfway point. The rear-naked choke is a clean, decisive finish that leaves little room for debate, and Bowers executed it with under four minutes on the clock.
Why it matters
- The quick submission underscores Bowers's danger as a finisher and gives her significant momentum in the PFL women's division.
- Dana's two losses now both carry added weight, as she was stopped before the midpoint of round one by a submission specialist.
- Dana's grappling-heavy style — averaging more than four takedowns per fifteen minutes — made for a high-stakes scramble contest, and Bowers ultimately came out on top in that exchange.
- The result shapes the competitive landscape on the PFL Battle vs. Rosta card, with Bowers positioning herself as a fighter to watch in the division going forward.
