R. Manfio and A. Shoe Face are on the first PFL card in 2022 (Photo: Montagem/SUPER FIGHTS)
The kickoff for the 2022 PFL season already has a confirmed date and card. On April 20th, athletes from the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) divisions take action at the ESports Stadium, in Arlington, Texas (United States).
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In the main fight of the event, the Brazilian Raush Manfio, lightweight champion last season, faces the former UFC Don Madge. Seeking the second consecutive title, the “War Horse” is undefeated in the PFL decagon, with four victories in four fights, which culminated in the millionaire achievement in October 2021.
In the co-main fight, former UFC champion Anthony Pettis he faces Irish Myles Price, who makes his debut in the organization. After a disappointing first season in the organization, with two defeats in two fights, “Showtime” is looking for a comeback in the decagon.
Light heavyweight champion in 2021, Antonio Shoe Guy is also confirmed on the card and faces compatriot Delan Monte, who makes his debut in the organization. After an irregular stint in the UFC, the Paraíba native from João Pessoa found himself in the PFL decagon, where he won three of the four fights he had until becoming division champion in October.
Another highlight of the main card is the duel between former UFC fighters Jeremy Stephens and Clay Collard, valid for the lightweight division.
The event will also feature a preliminary card made up of six fights, with names such as Emiliano Sordi, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Omari Akhmedov, Viktor Pesta and Rob Wilkinson.
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