In an event with Brazilian champions, PFL starts the 2022 season this Wednesday

R. Manfio (left) and A. Shoe Face (right) are highlighted in the PFL 2022 #1. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Everything is ready for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to kick off in 2022. This Wednesday (20), in Arlington (USA), the organization gives fans a spectacle with some of the greatest representatives of its squad. The highlights are the past champions, Raush Manfio (2021) Antonio Shoe Guy (2021) and Raush Manfio (2018 and 2019), which appear at the beginning of the regular season.

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The main fight marks the confrontation between Clay Collard and the newcomer, and former Ultimate, Jeremy Stephens. While the former seeks his first title in the organization, the veteran seeks to end the bad moment, which resulted in his non-renewal with the UFC.

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Champion of the lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg.) in the 2021 season, Raush Manfio Go in search of your second million. With the category belt and more than R$4 million in his account, won last year, the fighter faces Don Madge in the penultimate match of the show.

Owner of the TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) Brazil 3 trophy, Antonio Shoe Guy wants to repeat last year's success. After being released from the UFC and signing with the PFL, the Brazilian did well and became the light heavyweight title holder (up to 93kg) last year. Now, the fighter is looking to repeat his good performances and, in his debut, he will face his compatriot Delan Monte.

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Two-time company champion (2018 and 2019) in lightweight, Natan schulte is another promise of Brazilian success in 2022. In the hunt for the 'third million' of his career, the athlete faces ex-UFC, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, in a battle that opens the main card.

In the first half of the event, another Tupiniquim representative. Revealed by the 'PFL Challenge Series', the Minas Gerais native will exchange forces with Rob Wilkison, who is making his debut with the company. The clash will be held at light heavyweight.

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In total, the show has 10 fights planned. The event is scheduled to start at 19pm (Brasília time).

Manfio x Madge

Relentless in 2021, Manfio needs to repeat the good performances that took him to the lightweight belt. Last year, the fighter won four consecutive victories and earned his dream check of US$1 million after a five-round 'war' against Loik Radzhabov.

To reach his first triumph in 2022, the São Paulo native will need to eliminate the complexity of Madge's game, who had a positive experience in the UFC.

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The stars of the co-main fight are going through a great phase. While Raush has four wins in a row, Don has seven.

Shoe Guy x Delan Monte

With two Brazilian representatives measuring forces, the fight between Shoe Face and Delan Monte could very well headline this Wednesday's event. While the current light heavyweight and TUF Brasil 3 champion wants to make the organization's bet count, the 28-year-old from Paraná is looking to write his name in gold in the 'new home'.

Antônio's excellent jiu-jitsu made the Tupiniquim stand out against his opponents last year. Now, the athlete will need to repeat his feats to remain at the absolute top of the division and add another US$1 million from the tournament.

With stints at events such as Shooto Brasil, Katana Fight and Arena Global, Delan Monte is a Brazilian promise for the future of MMA. Representative of 'Thai Evolution', headed by Master Dida, the athlete brings race and aggression to the cages.

Schulte vs. Mercier

After failing to repeat the feats of 2018 and 2019 last season, Natan schulte He's back, and he's going in search of gold. This Wednesday, the two-time champion of the lightweight tournament wants to expand his legacy in the company.

To continue with the prestige achieved in previous years, the Brazilian will need to 'spoil the party' for Olivier Aubin-Mercier, another former UFC representative, who is trying to shine in the Professional Fighters League.

A veteran of the company chaired by Dana White, the Canadian's strong point is his high-level jiu-jitsu. Natan, in turn, is not far behind when it comes to 'soft art'. There are nine victories by submission, out of 21 as a professional in MMA.