Before Delija (left) faces Matheus Buffa (right) in the final of PFL 2022. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The big moment has arrived. This Friday (25), in New York (USA), MMA fans will meet the champions of the annual tournament in the featherweight (up to 65,7kg.), lightweight (70,3kg.), female and male, and welterweight categories. medium (up to 77,1kg.), medium-heavy (up to 93kg.) and heavy (up to 120,2kg.). Brazilian representatives, Matheus Buffa and Larissa pacheco have a chance of winning titles in their respective categories.
Inserted in the main fight of the event, Larissa pacheco seeks to make history and dethrone the current lightweight champion, Kayla harrison. Victim of the North American twice in MMA (2019), the Brazilian tries to end the hegemony of her rival, who wants to reach her third title.
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A pleasant surprise for the company, Matheus Buffa reaches the final in his debut season with the organization. With a reputation as a knockout artist, the heavyweight faces Before Delija, his former tormentor, who seeks to win the title for the second year in a row.
In addition to the two Brazilians included in the tournament finals, PFL 10 has four more representatives. Sheymon Moraes will be responsible for welcoming his compatriot Marlon moraes, who makes his first commitment since leaving Ultimate.
Two-time champion in the lightweight tournament, Natan schulte will have a real quarry. The fighter measures forces with the former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.
MMA veteran and former rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Gleison Tibau will have a new major challenge. This Friday, the Brazilian shares the decagon with Magomed Magomedkerimov.
Spectators of this Friday's show, in addition to the lightweight and heavyweight finals, will be able to follow the outcome of the featherweight championships, with Brendan Loughnane e Bubba Jenkins; at welterweight, Dilano Taylor faces Sadibou Sy; in the light heavyweights, Omari Akhmedov face off against Rob Wilkinson.
Matheus Buffa x Ante Delija
This Friday, Matheus Buffa will be able to experience his greatest moment as a professional in MMA. The fighter, who shocked the world by beating the current champion Bruno Cappelozza in the qualifying phase, initially they had not achieved the necessary points to advance to the semi-finals.
Winner last season, Cappelozza ended up getting injured and Buffa was the athlete chosen to take his compatriot's place. In the next challenge, the Curitiba native shone by knocking out Stuart Austin in the first round. With the victory, Matheus qualified for the final.
Willing to 'spoil the party' for Buffa, Before Delija He has a personal challenge facing Tupiniquim. In the show, the heavyweight will have his second attempt to take over the category throne. Last season, the fighter 'hit the post', after being surpassed by Bruno.
Kayla Harrison x Larissa Pacheco
Absolute in the PFL lightweight since 2020, Kayla harrison will have the opportunity to end his career at the company with a 'golden key'. After indicating that she should not renew her contract with the company for 2023, the North American could leave the company in style.
In PFL 10, the Olympic champion will have the opportunity to reach her third title in the company. Undefeated in MMA, the fighter, in addition to the title, defends her impeccable record.
To try to 'break the bank', fans will follow a new attempt to Larissa pacheco to assume the throne of division. This Friday, the Brazilian will share the decagon with Harrison for the third time in her career.
Every time she faced Kayla, Larissa ended up overmatched. Now, the fighter has a new chance to change history.
Millionaire prize
In the event that closes the 2022 PFL season, the protagonists are not just fighting for the belts of their respective categories. Each of the athletes has an extra motivation to climb the decagon.
In addition to the title, the achievement means that the winners receive their dream prize of US$1 million (around R$5,3 million).
PFL 10 technical sheet – Finals
Order date: November 25th, 2022
Open Hours: From 19:30 pm (Brasilia time)
Location: Hulu Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and DirecTV Go (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (22 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Kayla harrison x Larissa pacheco – Fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Brendan Loughnane x Bubba Jenkins – Fight for the belt
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg:): Before Delija x Matheus Buffa – Fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): julia budd x Aspen ladd
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Dilano Taylor x Sadibou Sy – Fight for the belt
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Omari Akhmedov x Rob Wilkinson – Fight for the belt
PRELIMINARY CARD (19:30 p.m., Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sheymon Moraes x Marlon moraes
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Natan schulte x Jeremy Stephens
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Magomed Magomedkerimov x Gleison Tibau
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Dakota Ditcheva x Katherine Corogenes
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Biaggio Ali Walsh x Tom Graesser
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