Undefeated in her career, Kayla Harrison faces off against Cindy Dandois in the main fight of PFL #6

K. Harrison faces C. Dandois in the main fight of PFL #6. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

All ready. The sixth edition of the PFL in 2021 brings a spectacle that promises to shake up the franchise's lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) tournament. This Friday (25), the champion Kayla harrison competes against Belgian Cindy Dandois in the main fight of the night. In total, 12 presentations are scheduled, including a Brazilian squad.

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The duel that closes the card marks another presentation of Kayla harrison. Undefeated in her career in nine fights, the American is trying to defend her belt and confirm her place in the next phase of the lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg). On the other hand, Belgian Cindy Dandois tries to 'shock the world' in search of her first victory in the tournament.

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Former Ultimate Champion, Anthony Pettis faces Raush Manfio in the co-main event of the night. O 'showtime' aims to win for the first time in the PFL, while the Brazilian wants to confirm his qualification for the next phase.

Previously, on the preliminary card, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.) Bruno Cappelozza wants to score his second victory in the competition against Muhammed DeReese. Already Renan Problem takes action willing to forget the 'unsuccessful' fight against Fabricio Werdum and faces Carl Seumanutafa.

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The Brazilian public will have plenty of reasons to check out the show. In PFL 6, six athletes will take the yellow-green to the octagon and try to put on a show for the fiery Tupiniquim fans.

Harrison x Dandois

Considered one of the best female MMA fighters today, Kayla harrison is undefeated in nine fights. In addition to being the lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the North American is betting on her game on the ground to beat Cindy Dandois and confirm her participation in the next phase of the tournament. In her first fight, the judoka defeated Mariana morais still in the first round, in a presentation that took place in May this year.

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The Belgian, who has a record of 16 triumphs and six setbacks, is trying to 'shock the world' and prove that she is not a great 'zebra' of the night. It comes from defeat against Kaitlin Young in the unanimous decision of the judges, on the same card in which Harrison beat the Brazilian.

Pettis x Manfio

Announced in its weight in gold by the PFL, Anthony Pettis is in a delicate situation in the tournament. 'Showtime' suffered a major delay and lost to Clay Collard in his first fight after leaving Ultimate in 2020. Former WEC and UFC champion, the North American has yet to score in the competition and has a record of 24 results positive and 11 negative.

After debuting with a victory over Joilton Peregrino in the 2021 season of the lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg), Raush Manfio can get their place in the semi-finals in case of triumph over 'showtime'. The Brazilian has a history of 12 positive results and three negative results in his professional career.

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Bruno Cappelozza put on a show in the 'kick off' of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg.). The Brazilian knocked out Before Delija still in the first round and took home six points. Now, he is close to getting his passport stamped playoffs and, to do so, he needs to defeat Muhammed Dereese in the last fight on the preliminary card. The North American has suffered a series of two consecutive defeats and his classification is uncertain.

After dealing with the biggest controversy of his career so far, Renan Problem want to forget the controversy with Fabricio Werdum when facing Carl Seumanutafa. The Brazilian even beat 'Vai Cavalo' by knockout, but saw the result changed to 'no result' after allegedly hitting a triangle choke. With that, he has one point in the standings and needs to beat the Samoan to have a chance in the playoffs.

Representative in women's lightweight (up to 70,3kg.), Larissa pacheco leads the table in the competition and is close to qualifying for the playoffs. To confirm her presence, the Brazilian duels against Helena Kolesnyk, who has not won a fight since 2017.

It's time for recovery Mariana morais. At 25 years old, the Brazilian had three consecutive victories, but was defeated by Kayla harrison. Her situation in the first phase is delicate and she needs to go 'all or nothing' against Kaitlin Young. The American managed to beat Cindy Dandois, who is one of the protagonists of the night, in a unanimous decision by the judges.

The 'White Bear' is back. Klidson Abreu has the first fight of the night and debuts in the PFL against Jamelle Jones, in a fight valid for heavyweight (up to 120,2kg). In his last appearance, still at Utltimate, the fighter was knocked out by Jamahal hill in the first round, but saw the result reverted to 'no result', after his opponent tested positive for the use of cannabis.