Tag: Atlantic City

PFL’s May 6th Card Sees Last-Minute Restructuring, Loses Heavyweight Bout

PFL's May 6th card has seen some major changes the week of the event. Among the changes are the restructuring of the broadcast format, with the prelims and main card being promoted to the main ESPN channel in the United States. The event, which is set to be PFL's third of six "regular season" events, … Continue reading PFL’s May 6th Card Sees Last-Minute Restructuring, Loses Heavyweight Bout →

PFL 2: MacDonald vs. Millender Live Coverage

PFL will kick off their welterweight and light heavyweight seasons on Thursday night, presenting an eight-fight card from the Oceans Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. The lineup includes the PFL debut of big names like Antonio Carlos Junior and Rory MacDonald along with the return of champions Emiliano Sordi and Ray Cooper … Continue reading PFL 2: MacDonald vs. Millender Live Coverage →

PFL 2: MacDonald vs. Millender Preview

PFL's welterweight and light heavyweight tournaments will kick off on Thursday night, with regular-season fights at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. The lineup of fights on Thursday features the PFL debut of numerous big names in the sport along with the return of PFL Champions Emiliano Sordi and Ray Cooper … Continue reading PFL 2: MacDonald vs. Millender Preview →

PFL 1: Pettis vs. Collard Live Coverage

PFL will make their return on Friday night, kicking off their 2021 featherweight and lightweight seasons from the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. Coming back after an absence from the scene last year, PFL is running their third season-based format that is similar to how other sports operate. The event on … Continue reading PFL 1: Pettis vs. Collard Live Coverage →

Claressa Shields To Make MMA Debut At June 10th PFL Card

The long-awaited MMA debut of boxing prizefighter and gold medalist Claressa Shields is set to happen on June 10th against Brittany Elkin, as announced by the promotion Wednesday. The fight joins a PFL event that is set to happen at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, where the entire 2021 PFL … Continue reading Claressa Shields To Make MMA Debut At June 10th PFL Card →

Alexander Martinez Replaces Johnny Case In April 23rd PFL Bout

UPDATE 4/6/21 3:51PM EDT: Article updated with public statement from Johnny Case. Alexander Martinez will replace Johnny Case in a matchup against Loik Radzhabov at PFL's April 23rd event, as announced by the promotion Tuesday. The fight joins a card that will happen at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. The change … Continue reading Alexander Martinez Replaces Johnny Case In April 23rd PFL Bout →

Raush Manfio Replaces Olivier Aubin-Mercier At April 23rd PFL Event

Former UFC fighter Olivier Aubin-Mercier has been removed from PFL's April 23rd lineup, being replaced by Raush Manfio in a lightweight bout against Joilton Lutterbach. The promotion officially announced the change on Tuesday. It is not known currently why Aubin-Mercier was pulled from the lineup. The new matchup joins PFL's first event of the year, … Continue reading Raush Manfio Replaces Olivier Aubin-Mercier At April 23rd PFL Event →

Fabricio Werdum and Kayla Harrison Among Names Announced For May 6th PFL Card

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum is scheduled to headline PFL's May 6th card, fighting Renan Ferreira at the season opener for the heavyweight and lightweight divisions. PFL's May 6th card will take place at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA. The fight will be done behind closed doors as part … Continue reading Fabricio Werdum and Kayla Harrison Among Names Announced For May 6th PFL Card →

Antonio Carlos Junior Signs With PFL, Becomes Late Entrant Into Light Heavyweight Roster

Former UFC fighter Antonio Carlos Junior has signed with the PFL, becoming a late entrant into the promotion's light heavyweight season. News of Carlos Junior's entrance into the 2021 season was first reported by John Morgan of MMA Junkie. Carlos Junior will get his first fight on April 29th against fighting Tom Lawlor. He will … Continue reading Antonio Carlos Junior Signs With PFL, Becomes Late Entrant Into Light Heavyweight Roster →