PFL promotes semifinals in the light and light heavyweight tournaments this Friday; Anthony Pettis makes main fight

A. Pettis in PFL victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The big moment has arrived. This Friday (5), in New York (USA), the PFL 7 2022. The show will confirm the finalists in the organization's lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93kg) tournament. Former UFC star, Anthony Pettis is the protagonist of the event.

Big PFL signing in the 2021 season, Anthony Pettis tries to erase last year's deleted presentations and make the company's investment worth it. This Friday, the North American faces Stevie Ray, the fighter responsible for finishing 'Showtime' in a confrontation held in June.

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Still on the main card, Brazilian fans will have reasons to get excited. New to the company, Delan Monte faces Robert Wilkinson and seeks a place in the grand final of the light heavyweight tournament.

In addition to Monte, the yellow-green team will have two more representatives. On the preliminary card, heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) Marcelo Nunes faces Dylan Potter.

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The show also features four qualifying matches. In one of them, welterweight (up to 77kg.) Lucas Barbosa seeks his contract with the company by facing Elmar Umarov.

Pettis x Ray

Former UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis He wants to prove that he still has what it takes to perform at a high level. At 35 years old, the North American was first placed in the 'running points' phase.

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To reach the final, Pettis will need to change his strategy if he wants to change the result of his last clash. Interestingly, 'Showtime' will face his tormentor from his last fight, Stevie Ray.

When they faced each other in June, Anthony ended up submitted in the second round. Even with the stumble, the former UFC fighter had achieved the necessary points to continue in the competition which, in addition to the belt, gives the great champion the dream prize of US$1 million.

Monte x Wilkinson

Inserted in the category that, last season, had Antonio Shoe Guy As title holder, Delan Monte has the opportunity to ensure that the light heavyweight throne continues to be covered with the Brazilian flag. To do this, the Curitiba native will need to repeat the good performance of his last commitment.

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In June, Monte put on a show by knocking out Emiliano Sordi just over a minute into the fight. With this feat, the Tupiniquim scored six points and 'cancelled' the setback suffered in his debut with the company.

This Friday, the Curitiba native will face the dangerous Rob Wilkinson. Responsible for trying to ruin the party from Curitiba, the Australian is having a great time and doesn't know what it's like to lose in the PFL, in two appearances.