Saturday’s upcoming fight card at UFC 300 is being hyped up as a night filled with champions, with a lineup that includes current and former belt-holders gracing the Octagon. This event is set to showcase a dozen champions from various weight divisions. In contrast, the PFL is gearing up for a mini-version of this with its second event of the 2024 season, featuring light heavyweight and lightweight bouts, making it a champions convention of its own.
The PFL event set to take place a night before UFC 300 is equally impressive, with a roster that includes a plethora of current and former champions. This includes Impa Kasanganay, the 2023 season champion, fighting in the co-main event, and the likes of Rob Wilkinson and Antonio Carlos Jr., both former PFL champions, headlining the event. The PFL has been around for five seasons, and the light heavyweight champions from three of those seasons will be participating in the Las Vegas event on Friday.
One notable absence is 2019 winner Emiliano Sordi, who has been absent from the scene for almost a year now. The absence of Sordi raises questions about whether he will make a return to compete in the future. Additionally, Sy, a seasoned PFL veteran, will be making his light heavyweight debut against Josh Silveira. This move to a heavier weight class poses a new challenge for Sy, who has predominantly competed at welterweight in the past. His transition to light heavyweight will test his skills and adaptability against bigger opponents.
Wide Open PFL Season
This PFL season appears to be more wide open than ever, with five of the six weight classes lacking defending champions. The lightweight division, in particular, is vacant due to Olivier Aubin-Mercier’s retirement. However, the entrance of former Bellator champions Patricky “Pitbull” Freire and Brent Primus brings an added level of excitement to the tournament. Their matchups against Clay Collard and Bruno Miranda, respectively, are expected to kick off the lightweight season in thrilling fashion.
Collard and Miranda’s previous performances in the PFL have set the stage for entertaining matchups in the lightweight division. Collard’s aggressive style and Miranda’s resilience promise action-packed fights for the fans. With the absence of a defending champion in the lightweight division, contenders like Freire and Primus will be looking to make a statement and solidify their positions as top contenders in the PFL.
Overall, this weekend’s events, including UFC 300 and the PFL card, offer fight fans a spectacular lineup of matchups featuring champions past and present. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce, making it a must-watch for any MMA enthusiast.
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