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  • Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced

    Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced

    The full card for PFL San Diego on June 27th, 2026 has been finalized.

    Professional Fighters League sent out a press release earlier today announcing the full card for their upcoming PFL San Diego event scheduled to take place on June 27th, from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Headlining the event will be Liz Carmouche taking on Viviane Araújo in the Women’s Flyweight co-main event, and in the main event AJ McKee will face Salamat Isbulaev.

    You can check out the entire PFL San Diego press release below.

    FULL CARD FINALIZED FOR PFL SAN DIEGO PRESENTED BY GOVX ON JUNE 27 AT PECHANGA ARENA SAN DIEGO  

    PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Will be Available in the U.S. on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes 

    Tickets for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Are Available Now via AXS 
    NEW YORK — May 27, 2026 — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the completed card for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX, set for Saturday, June 27 at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

    Southern California staples anchor the top of the card as Long Beach’s No. 2-ranked AJ McKee (24-2) faces undefeated No. 6-ranked Salamat Isbulaev (10-0) and San Diego’s No. 2-ranked Liz Carmouche (25-8) will face Brazil’s No. 8-ranked Viviane Araújo (13-7) in a women’s flyweight co-main event.

    The PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX main card will air live on ESPN2 in the U.S. beginning at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. The preliminary portion of the event will begin at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT and can be seen via the ESPN app. Tickets for the event are available now, for more information visit pfl.info/sandiego.

    Completing the 10-fight card, four bouts have been added to the prelims. 2025 PFL World Tournament Bantamweight Finalist Justin Wetzell (12-3) faces No. 8-ranked Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-1) at 135 pounds, while at lightweight, Gamid Khizriev (4-0) takes on Lorenzo Parente (4-0). At women’s flyweight, Shannon Clark (7-1) steps in the cage against Ilara Joanne (13-10) and opening the night, bantamweights Cobey Fehr (3-0) and Daniel Bzdigian(0-0) dance under the bright lights.

    PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX will serve as a featured event within the league’s newly announced partnership with GOVX, the leading platform serving military members, first responders, and government personnel. Through the partnership, GOVX will offer exclusive discounted ticket access to its community of more than 12 million members, while also serving as the Presenting Partner of PFL San Diego and the presenting sponsor of “Military Row,” honoring the San Diego military community on fight night.

    CompletedPFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Main Card:
    Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, Calif.
    June 27 | 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT
    ESPN2 (U.S.)

    Featherweight Main Event: #2-AJ McKee (24-2) vs. #6-Salamat Isbulaev (10-0)

    Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (25-8) vs. #8-Viviane Araújo (14-7)

    Lightweight Main Card: #4-Alexander Shabliy (24-4) vs. #1-Alfie Davis (20-6-1)

    Light Heavyweight Main Card: #7(HW)-Abraham Bably (8-2) vs. #6-Rob Wilkinson (19-5)

    Completed Preliminary Card:
    Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, Calif.
    June 27 | 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
    ESPN+ (U.S.)

    Featherweight Bout:Khasan Magomedsharipov (10-0) vs. Josh Weems (13-6)

    Women’s Flyweight Bout: #7-Ariane Lipski (18-11) vs. #5-Jena Bishop (10-3)

    Bantamweight Bout:Justin Wetzell (12-3) vs. #8-Sarvarjon Khamidov (16-1) 

    Lightweight Bout: Gamid Khizriev (4-0) vs. Lorenzo Parente (4-0)

    Women’s Flyweight Bout:Shannon Clark (7-1) vs. Ilara Joanne (13-10)

    Bantamweight Bout:Cobey Fehr (3-0) vs. Daniel Bzdigian (0-0)

    UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE: 
    Saturday, June 27 – PFL San DiegoPresented by GOVX – Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, California  
    Saturday, July 18 – PFL Austin – Moody Center – Austin, TX 
    Saturday July 25 – PFL D.C. – CareFirst Arena – Washington DC 
    Saturday, July 31 – PFL New York Presented by Arkham– UBS Arena – Belmont Park, Long Island, New York

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    ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
    The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global mixed martial arts organization and one of the world’s leading combat sports properties. PFL produces live, premium MMA events broadcast and streamed to fans in more than 170 countries through an extensive network of international media partners. The organization features a roster of professional fighters representing the highest levels of international mixed martial arts competition. 

    Headquartered in the United States, PFL holds events across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with continued global expansion underway. PFL is backed by leading institutional investors and professional sports team owners, reflecting the accelerating growth of MMA as a mainstream global sport.

    For more information, visit PFLmma.com and follow PFL at Facebook.com/PFLmma and @PFLMMA on X, Instagram, and TikTok.

    We will have continued coverage of PFL San Diego right here at Bodyslam.net.

     

  • PFL New York to be Headlined by Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan on July 31st, 2026

    PFL New York to be Headlined by Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan on July 31st, 2026

    Professional Fighters League has announced the Main and Co-Main Events for their upcoming PFL New York event on July 31st, 2026 from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.

    PFL sent out a press release today announcing the Main and Co-Main events for PFL New York presented by Arkham, revealing that the event will headlined by Undefeated PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov returning to defend his title against another undefeated contender, the No. 3-Ranked Archie Colgan. The event will also feature the return of top-ranked Dakota Ditcheva facing off against former Bellator Kickboxing World Champion Denise Kielholtz, in the co-main event.

    You can read the complete PFL New York press release below.

     

    PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES PFL NEW YORK PRESENTED BY ARKHAM ON JULY 31 AT THE UBS ARENA WITH BLOCKBUSTER MAIN AND CO-MAIN EVENTS 

    Undefeated PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov Returns to Defend His Title Against Undefeated No. 3-Ranked Contender Archie Colgan 

    The Co-Main Event Will Feature the Return of Top-Ranked Dakota Ditcheva Against Former Bellator Kickboxing World Champion Denise Kielholtz

    Pre-sale Tickets for PFL New York Presented by Arkham at the UBS Arena, PFL’s Debut Show at the Venue, are Available Now on pfl.info/ny With General On-Sale Tickets Available Tomorrow from 10:00 am EST

    PFL New York Presented by Arkham Will Air Live in the U.S. on ESPN From 7:00 pm EST on Friday, July 31 

    NEW YORK — May 26, 2026 — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced that PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-0, 1 NC) is set to defend his title against the undefeated No. 3-ranked Archie “King” Colgan (13-0) at PFL New York Presented by Arkham on Friday, July 31, at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, Long Island, New York.

    Also announced in the co-main event is the return of No.1-ranked Dakota “Dangerous” Ditcheva (15-0), who will step back in the cage at flyweight after recovering from two separate hand injuries in the past 12 months, and will stand opposite former Bellator Kickboxing World Champion and No. 6-ranked Denise “Miss Dynamite” Kielholtz (9-5).

    The PFL New York Presented by Arkham main card, the first Professional Fighters League event at UBS Arena, will air live on ESPN in the U.S. beginning at 7:00 pm EST. The preliminary portion can be seen on the ESPN App. Pre-sale tickets for the event are available now at pfl.info/ny with general sale tickets available from 10:00am ET Wednesday, May 27 also via pfl.info/ny. Additional bouts will be announced shortly.

    The king of the 155 lbs division and the PFL pound-for-pound #1, Usman Nurmagomedov, carries his namesake’s legacy every time he enters the cage. 21 fights, 21 wins, an unstoppable champion with an aura of MMA royalty felt by all, Usman has set a standard on the canvas that no other fighter has managed to meet. Enter Archie Colgan, the undefeated collegiate wrestler turned mixed martial artist who has arguably never lost a round in the sport. He’s methodical, well-rounded, dangerous, and the biggest threat to the reigning Nurmagomedov.

    In Ditcheva’s last outing against Sumiko Inaba last July, she fought through a broken hand for the win. Then, whilst preparing to fight Kielholtz in February, disaster struck again as she broke her other hand. Now fully healed, she’s honouring her commitment to “Miss Dynamite” as she looks to cement her path to the title and remind everyone she’s the most dangerous woman in MMA. Standing in her way is Kielholtz, a Dutch kickboxing sensation who honed her craft in Amsterdam, which paired with a black belt in Judo makes her a formidable foe with intentions to disrupt the division.

    “PFL New York will be the culmination of three consecutive main event World Title fights, and on July 31, the world will see elite MMA at its finest. In one corner you have the Lightweight Champion, Usman Nurmagomedov, who has been a class above every man to stand opposite him. Some crumble to his aura, some to his skills, but either way his ability is undeniable. And now we have a challenger everyone says could be the kryptonite, Archie Colgan, an NCAA Division I wrestler who many believe is yet to lose a round. Does a legacy continue, or a legacy start? We’ll find out, and I can’t wait,” said PFL CEO John Martin.

    “Then we also have the return of Dakota Ditcheva, and where better to bring one of the faces of PFL than New York. 12 finishes in 15 fights is an astounding knockout rate for her weight class, and she’s must-see TV every time she steps in the cage. But she won’t have it easy in her return, Kielholtz has world championship level kickboxing and a black belt in Judo, meaning high risk for Dakota, and an opportunity to disrupt for Denise.”
    Updated PFL New York Presented by Arkham Main Card: 
    UBS Arena – Belmont Park, New York
    July 31 | 7 pm EST / 4 pm PST
    ESPN (U.S.)

    PFL Lightweight World Championship Main Event: C-Usman Nurmagomedov (21-0-0, 1 NC) vs. #3-Archie Colgan (13-0)

    PFL Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: #1-Dakota Ditcheva (15-0) vs. #6-Denise Kielholtz (9-5)

    UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:  

    • Saturday, June 27 – PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX – Pechanga Arena San Diego
    • Saturday, July 18 – PFL Austin – Moody Center – Austin, Texas
    • Saturday, July 25 – PFL DC – CareFirst Arena – Washington, D.C.
    • Saturday, July 31 – PFL New York Presented by Arkham – UBS Arena – Belmont Park, Long Island, New York

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    ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE 
    The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a global mixed martial arts organization and one of the world’s leading combat sports properties. PFL produces live, premium MMA events broadcast and streamed to fans in more than 170 countries through an extensive network of international media partners. The organization features a roster of professional fighters representing the highest levels of international mixed martial arts competition.

    Headquartered in the United States, PFL holds events across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with continued global expansion underway. PFL is backed by leading institutional investors and professional sports team owners, reflecting the accelerating growth of MMA as a mainstream global sport.

    For more information, visit PFLmma.com and follow PFL at Facebook.com/PFLmma and @PFLMMA on X, Instagram, and TikTok.

     

    We will have more coverage of PFL New York as it becomes available here at Bodyslam.net.

     

  • PFL Announces Official Partnership With GOVX

    PFL Announces Official Partnership With GOVX

    Moments ago via a press release, the Professional Fighters League – PFL – has announced a partnership with GOVX, a website providing discounts to first responders (military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, and other government service personnel.)

    Full press release:

    NEW YORK – MAY 11, 2026 – Professional Fighters League (PFL) and GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, emergency medical professionals, educators and other government service personnel, announced today an official partnership for the 2026 event schedule.

    As part of the partnership, GOVX will provide discounted tickets of up to 25% off to North American PFL events on GOVX.com to its existing membership base of over 12 million members.

    “There’s a natural bond between fighters and those who serve,” said PFL CEO John Martin. “Through our partnership with GOVX, we’re bringing that bond to life by expanding access to PFL events and creating meaningful connections with a community that truly understands competition at the highest level.”

    The official partnership will also be supported through robust promotion on GOVX.com with broadcast integrations and in-venue branding for North American PFL events.

    Additionally, GOVX will have the privilege of serving as the Event Presenter for PFL San Diego event on Saturday, June 27th at Pechanga Arena San Diego. Within the event, GOVX will also have the distinction of operating as the Presenting Sponsor of Military Row, helping to honor the local San Diego military community on fight night.

    “We are thrilled to officially partner with PFL and bring one of the world’s leading combat sports organizations to a deserving community,” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “Through our partnership, we look forward to bridging the gap between MMA athletes and the service community by offering exclusive access to those who truly understand what it means to train, fight, and win.”

    The next scheduled PFL event is Saturday, May 23rd in Brussels. The show is headlined by Patrick Habirora taking on Benson Henderson.

    The event airs on ESPN with the preliminary card beginning at 12:30 pm Eastern time, and the main card airing at 3pm Eastern time.

    Get your tickets for the event here.

     

  • PFL Announces Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 For July 18

    PFL Announces Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 For July 18

    Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a big time matchup today after teasing a huge bout. Johnny Eblen took to his social media to say that he’s signed a contract and it would be revealed soon.

    This prompted PFL CEO John Martin to say the announcement was coming later today. Well, it did. Moments ago, PFL has announced that PFL Middleweight World Champion Costello Van Steenis and Johnny Eblen will battle in a rematch on July 18th in Austin, Texas.

    https://x.com/pflmma/status/2052071317885550837?s=46

    The first bout between the two happened at PFL South Africa last summer. During the bout, Eblen was controlling the fight and on his way to a victory when Van Steenis secured a rear-naked choke at the end of the fifth and final round, capturing the championship and handing Eblen the first loss of his professional career.

    Eblen has been vocal about getting that loss back, and now, he has the chance. The PFL Austin main card will air live on ESPN2 in the U.S. beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The preliminary portion will start at 5 p.m. ET and can be seen on the ESPN app. Tickets for the event are available now through pre-sale by clicking here. Additional bouts will be announced shortly.

  • PFL Belfast Full Results

    PFL Belfast Full Results

    PFL Belfast ended in epic fashion when Jay Jay Wilson took the undefeated record of Darragh Kelly when he landed a devastating knockout. You can see the full card results below!

    BELFAST (April 16, 2026) – A raucous SSE Arena Belfast crowd witnessed a thrilling night from start to finish, as PFL Belfast delivered across the board.

    Most in attendance were hopeful that undefeated No. 8-ranked Darragh Kelly would remain unbeaten, but New Zealand’s No. 7-ranked Jay Jay Wilson had other plans. An efficient combination, a left body kick followed by a left hook, sent Kelly to the canvas just 37 seconds into the bout.

    The stunning finish silenced the home crowd and put the entire lightweight division on notice, as Wilson capitalized on the opportunity after his originally scheduled opponent Paul Hughes was forced out due to injury.

    Ballymena’s Rhys McKee impressed in his PFL debut with a unanimous decision victory over Alex Lohoréon Thursday evening. The opening two rounds were measured, with both fighters trading calf kicks early, while Lohoré found success controlling positions, pressing McKee against the fence, landing knees, and mixing in takedown attempts. McKee adjusted in the second, improving his range and briefly reversing position, though Lohoré continued to dictate stretches with his clinch work.

    The fight turned decisively in the third; McKee dropped Lohoré with a right hand, then dominated the remainder of the round with control, threatening a D’arce choke and taking the back. Despite Lohoré’s defensive resilience, McKee’s strong finish secured a clear 30-27 unanimous decision victory on all three scorecards.

    In the opening bout of the evening, No. 2 Dovlet Yagshimuradov defeated PFL newcomer and UFC veteran No. 9 Tyson Pedro via unanimous decision. Yagshimuradov leaned on his wrestling to control much of the fight, though Pedro had a dangerous moment in the third round, landing a massive shot that rocked Yagshimuradov and following up with a flurry of heavy strikes and hammer fists as Yagshimuradov desperately shot for a leg. Despite the late surge, the judges awarded the pride of Turkmenistan two rounds, securing his first victory since winning the 2024 PFL Light Heavyweight World Tournament.

     

    Full PFL Belfast Main Card Results:

    #7-Jay Jay Wilson (12-2) defeated #8-Darragh Kelly (9-1) via KO (punch) at :37 of round one

    Rhys McKee (15-7-1) defeated Alex Lohoré (26-12) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    #2-Dovlet Yagshimuradov (26-8-1) defeated #9-Tyson Pedro (10-6) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

     

    Preliminary Card Results:

    Eoin Sheridan (5-0) defeated #8-Chris Mixan (7-2) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    Caolan Loughran (11-3) defeated Alan Philpott (21-18) via submission (face crank) at 1:11 of round one
    Omran Chaaban (10-1) defeated Chequina Noso Pedro (10-5) via TKO (strikes) at 4:16 of round two
    Dean Garnett (15-4-1) defeated #9-Ciaran Clarke (10-1) via KO (elbow) at 1:52 of round one
    Pedro Carvalho (15-10) defeated Sergio Cossio (27-12-1) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    David Martinez (17-6) defeated Giannis Bachar (9-4) via submission (rear-naked choke) at :53 of round one
    Sean Gauci (11-1) defeated Liam Gittins (13-6) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
    Eoghan Masoliver (2-0) defeated Shane Mullen (1-1) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:55 of round one
    Chelsea Hackett (5-3-1) defeated Andrea Vazquez (8-3) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

     

    UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:

    Saturday, May 2 – PFL Sioux Falls – Sanford Pentagon – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    Saturday, May 23 – PFL Brussels – ING Arena – Brussels, Belgium
  • PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee Full Results

    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee Full Results

    PFL Chicago was live from the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event was headlined by Former World Champion Sergio Pettis and Undefeated PFL Newcomer Mitch McKee. The bout went to a decision, which saw the rising Mitch McKee pick up the win and stays undefeated at 11-0.

    In the co-main event, two-time NCAA Division II Champion Raufeon Stots (21-4) faced No. 6-ranked Renat Khavalov (12-0) in a clash of elite grapplers. all three judges scored the fight in favor of Khavalov, as the Dagestani standout remains undefeated to start his career.

    You can see the full PFL Chicago results below.

    PFL Chicago Main Card Results:

    Mitch McKee def.(11-0) defeated #1-Sergio Pettis (25-8) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28 x3)

    #6-Renat Khavalov defeated #2-Raufeon Stots (21-4) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28 x3)

    #10-Viviane Araujo (14-7) defeated Shanna Young(11-9) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    #4-Gabriel Braga (17-3) defeated Cheyden Leialoha (11-3) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

     

    Preliminary Card Results:

    #7-Jena Bishop (10-3) defeated Borena Tsertsvadze (6-1) via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:21 of round one

    #9-Omar El Dafrawy (15-6) defeated James Vake (7-2) via KO at 1:12 of round one

    #6-Paulina Wisniewska (7-1) defeated #8–Kana Watanabe (13-5-1) via TKO (strikes) at 3:15 of round two

    Alexandr Romanov (22-4) defeated #6-Rodrigo Nascimento (12-5, 1 NC) via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:10 of round two

    Biaggio Ali Walsh (4-1) defeated Dash Harris (2-1) via TKO (punches) at :44 of round one

    Valanti Atsas (10-1) defeated Nate Jennerman (18-7) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:

    Thursday, April 16 – PFL Belfast – SSE Arena Belfast – Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Saturday, May 2 – PFL Sioux Falls – Sanford Pentagon – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    Saturday, May 23 – PFL Brussels – ING Arena – Brussels, Belgium.