Watch Championship Card LIVE on ESPN+ PPV starting at 8:00 PM ET Watch Undercard LIVE on ESPN+ starting at 5:30 PM ET WASHINGTON D.C. - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, wraps up another historic season with MMA’s Richest Night, the 2023 PFL World Championship. Tonight’s stacked card features six world championship bouts and some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts (MMA). The 2023 PFL World Championship takes place at The Anthem in Washington D.C. Tonight’s main event features a PFL Lightweight Championship bout between 2022 champion “The Canadian Gangster” Olivier Aubin-Mercier of Canada and two-time semifinalist “Cassius” Clay Collard of the United States. Currently 9-0 in the PFL, Aubin-Mercier makes his second straight trip to the finals and looks to join an elite list of two-time PFL champions, including the likes of Kayla Harrison, Ray Cooper III, Natan Schulte, and Lance Palmer. Standing in Aubin-Mercier’s way is fan-favorite Collard, who has quickly become one of the league’s most exciting fighters. Since coming to the PFL, Collard has defeated the likes of Anthony Pettis, Jeremy Stephens, Stevie Ray, and Shane Burgos. This season, “Cassius” Clay finally breaks through for a Championship bout and is one win away from bringing home PFL gold. In the co-headliner, the PFL Heavyweight Championship is on the line as Denis Goltsov of Russia faces Renan “Problema” Ferreira of Brazil. Goltsov enters his first PFL championship fight riding a five-fight winning streak which includes three straight wins by way of stoppage. Goltsov stopped the likes of Cezar Ferreira, Yorgan De Castro, and Jordan Heiderman to earn a spot in the finale. Possibly the most feared striker in the PFL, Ferreira also makes his PFL championship debut off the strength of first-round KO wins against Matheus Scheffel and Maurice Greene. “Problema” owns two of the three fastest knockouts in PFL Heavyweight history, and will look to add another highlight reel stoppage on his way to the title. For the first time in PFL history, a female featherweight champion will be crowned, as Larissa Pacheco of Brazil meets Marina Mokhnatkina of Russia for the inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship. Last season, Pacheco did the seemingly impossible, as she captured the PFL Women’s Lightweight Championship, and in the process handed the previously-undefeated Kayla Harrison the first loss of her career. This season, Pacheco continued to be a dominant force in the women’s 145-pound division with victories over Julia Budd, Amber Leibrock, and Olena Kolesnyk. Pacheco is on track to make history as the league’s first two-division titleholder. Mokhnatkina enters her first championship bout with the momentum of three straight victories against the likes of Leibrock, Yoko Higashi, and Evelyn Martins. Tonight, the Russian grappler targets her first PFL championship. Other title bouts on the night include Sadibou Sy against Magomed Magomedkerimov for the PFL Welterweight Championship, Joshua Silveria versus Impa Kasanganay for the PFL Light Heavyweight Championship, and Gabriel Braga taking on Jesus Pinedo for the PFL Featherweight Championship. Also on the card, two-time champion Kayla Harrison makes her PFL return against Aspen Ladd, Derek Brunson makes his PFL debut against two-time champion Ray Cooper III, and Biaggio Ali Walsh meets Joel Lopez in an amateur showcase bout. Here is the full fight card: ESPN+ PPV Championship Card PFL Lightweight Championship Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Clay Collard PFL Heavyweight Championship Denis Goltsov vs. Renan Ferreira PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship Larissa Pacheco vs. Marina Mokhnatkina PFL Welterweight Championship Sadibou Sy vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov PFL Light Heavyweight Championship Joshua Silveira vs. Impa Kasanganay Women’s Catchweight (150 lbs) Showcase Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd Middleweight Showcase Ray Cooper III vs. Derek Brunson ESPN+ Undercard PFL Featherweight Championship Gabriel Braga vs. Jesus Pinedo Lightweight Amateur Bout Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Lopez Bantamweight Showcase Khai Wu vs. Phil Caracappa Featherweight Showcase Jesse Stirn vs. Josh Blyden

The 2023 PFL World Championship Finals, held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., concluded with a series of spectacular fights, crowning six new champions who each earned a $1 million payday. Lightweight Championship: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs Clay Collard Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Clay Collard by unanimous decision, becoming a two-time PFL lightweight champion. Aubin-Mercier successfully neutralized Collard's power throughout the fight despite sustaining leg injuries​. Heavyweight Championship: Renan Ferreira vs Denis Goltsov Renan Ferreira triumphed over Denis Goltsov, securing the heavyweight title with a knockout in the second round​. Women's Featherweight Championship: Larissa Pacheco vs Marina Mokhnatkina Larissa Pacheco made history as the first two-division champion in PFL history by winning the featherweight title against Marina Mokhnatkina Welterweight Championship: Magomed Magomedkerimov vs Sadibou Sy Magomed Magomedkerimov emerged victorious against Sadibou Sy through a submission, becoming a two-time welterweight champion. This match was a rematch from the 2021 PFL welterweight semi-finals​. Light Heavyweight Championship: Impa Kasanganay vs Josh Silveira Impa Kasanganay outperformed Josh Silveira to claim the light heavyweight championship. Kasanganay's composed and strategic approach led him to a clear victory. Two-time PFL Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison made her long awaited return to the PFL SmartCage in a Catchweight Showcase bout against Aspen Ladd. Harrison returned to dominance via unanimous decision victory and earned her 16th professional win. Closing out the ESPN+ card, Jesus Pinedo completed his spectacular run to the PFL Featherweight Championship. Pinedo became the first ever MMA champion from Peru after defeating Gabriel Braga via TKO in the third round to become the 2023 PFL Featherweight Champion and earn the evening's first million-dollar prize. Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, won his sixth consecutive fight via knockout. Ali Walsh stopped Joel Lopez in the second round in an Amateur Lightweight Showcase bout. In a Bantamweight Showcase bout, Phil Caracappa spoiled the debut of Khai Wu, winning by unanimous decision. Kicking off the PFL Showcase bouts on ESPN+, Jesse Stirn defeated Josh Blyden in a Featherweight contest by unanimous decision. The victory was the fifth consecutive for Stirn. Complete Results of the 2023 PFL World Championship: ESPN PPV Card: 2023 PFL World Championship Winners # Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Clay Collard by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) # Renan Ferreira def. Denis Goltsov by 2nd round TKO (0:26) # Larissa Pacheco def. Marina Mokhnatkina by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) # Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Sadibou Sy by 3rd round submission (1:17) # Impa Kasanganay def. Josh Silveria by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) # Kayla Harrison def. Aspen Ladd by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) # Derek Brunson def. Ray Cooper III by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-25) ESPN+ Card # Jesus Pinedo def. Gabriel Braga by 3rd round TKO (0:58) # Biaggio Ali Walsh def. Joel Lopez by 2nd round KO (1:24) # Phil Caracappa def. Khai Wu by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) # Jesse Stirn def. Josh Bylden by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan, scheduled for December 2, 2023, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, features an exciting fight card. The main card highlights include: Lightweight Bout : Beneil Dariush vs. Arman Tsarukyan Lightweight Bout : Jalin Turner vs. Bobby Green Bantamweight Bout : Rob Font vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Welterweight Bout : Sean Brady vs. Kelvin Gastelum Middleweight Bout : Punahele Soriano vs. Dustin Stoltzfus The preliminary card features several intriguing matchups: Lightweight Bout : Clay Guida vs. Joaquim Silva Women's Bantamweight Bout : Miesha Tate vs. Julia Avilla Middleweight Bout : Zach Reese vs. Cody Brundage Lightweight Bout : Drakkar Klose vs. Joe Solecki Featherweight Bout : Steve Garcia vs. Melquizael Costa Light Heavyweight Bout : Rodolfo Bellato vs. Ihor Potieria Welterweight Bout : Wellington Turman vs. Jared Gordon Women's Flyweight Bout : Veronica Hardy vs. Jamey-Lyn-Horth

ONE Friday Fights 42 gave martial arts fans plenty of reasons to be thankful during the holiday weekend. The action went down inside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, November 24, with 12 exciting matchups. Julio Lobo surged in the final two rounds to take home a main event victory against Kaonar Sor Jor Thongprajin in their 141-pound catchweight Muay Thai contest. In the third round, Lobo kept pressuring and unleashed ferocious elbows to his Thai opponent. A right elbow, left hook, and straight right put Kaonar on the canvas for good for a third-round KO. After a rough start to 2023, Ferrari Faitex has rebounded in style. Ferrari made it back-to-back victories on ONE Friday Fights with a three-round decision over Kirill Khomutov in their bantamweight Muay Thai battle. Ferrari cruised throughout with unimpeachable technique and a constant outpouring of offense. The Russian did his best to score his own offense, but Ferrari was simply the better man on the evening. In one of the most emotional moments of the evening, Yu Yau Pui was informed she earned a six-figure contract with ONE after her second-round TKO. It marked the Chinese athlete’s fifth consecutive victory on ONE Friday Fights and moves the atomweight onto the global stage for her next bout. Yu dropped to the canvas as she was overcome with the feeling of accomplishing a career goal. Now, she’ll be tasked with trying to make moves up the atomweight rankings. If you missed any of the action, the entire event is available on-dema nd via ONE’s YouTube channel. Relive all of the incredible action from Bangkok, Thailand, or get a second helping this Thanksgiving weekend. ONE Friday Fights 42 Full Results Bout Result Julio Lobo vs Kaonar Sor Jor Thongprajin Lobo defeats Sor Jor by KO at 0:46 of Round 3 Ferrari Fairtex vs Kirill Khomutov Fairtex defeats Khomutov by unanimous decision Khunponnoi Sor Sommai cs Lamnamkhong BS Sommai defeats Muaythai by KO at 2:00 of Round 2 Sornsueknoi FA Group vs Petkhaowang Sor For Lekmuangnon Group defeats Lekmuangnon by TKO at 1:16 of Round 2 Kongkairop FiatPathum vs Rachan Sor Somnuk FiatPathum defeats Somnuk by KO at 1:28 of Round 3 Ploykhao Or AudUdon vs Fahlan Por Petkhaikaew AudUdon defeats Petkhaikaew by unanimous decision Elbrus Osmanov vs Zhang Chenglong Osmanov defeats Chenglong by unanimous decision Seksan Fairtex vs Joker Paesaisi Fairtex defeats Paesaisi by majority decision Yu Yau Pui vs Zehra Dogan Pui defeats Dogan by TKO at 1:28 of Round 2 Sanzhar Zakirov vs Zaiundin Suleimanov Zakirov defeats Suleimanov by unanimous decision Matheus Pereira vs Sumit Bhyan Pereira defeats Bhyan by TKO at 1:08 of Round 1 Bismarck Gomes vs Asylbek Almasbekov Gomes defeats Almasbekov via RnC at 2:23 of the Round 1

Dates, Location and Fighters for UFC 298 , UFC Austin & Much more… Amidst holiday celebrations, UFC President Dana White took to video to reveal key updates on upcoming bouts. Highlights from the announcement include: An injury setback for Dan Hooker prompts his withdrawal from the UFC Fight Night on December 2nd in Austin, where he was slated to clash with Bobby Green. Bobby Green's new opponent for the Austin event's co-main fight is now Jalin Turner, ranked 12th, as the initially planned match with Azamat Murzakanov has been canceled due to Murzakanov's illness. Khalil Rountree Jr. is set to step into the octagon against Anthony Smith, ranked 8th, on December 9th at UFC Fight Night, also serving as the co-main event. In a bantamweight headline bout, Song Yadong, holding the 7th spot, will go toe-to-toe with the 14th-ranked Chris Gutierrez on December 9th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Featherweight titleholder Alexander Volkanovski is poised to defend his title against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, scheduled at Anaheim's Honda Center. The February 10th UFC Fight Night will spotlight Joe Pyfer, a middleweight up-and-comer, as he faces the 10th-ranked Jack Hermansson at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

With just over 24 hours to go until Cage Warriors 164 takes place before a sold out crowd at the Vertu Motors Arena, the fighters weighed-in at the Marriott Hotel in Newcastle. At the Cage Warriors 164 Weigh-in, a new bantamweight champion will be crowned in the evening’s main event, as both Liam Gittins (134.7lbs) and Reece McEwan (134.4lbs) comfortably made championship weight. Dario Bellandi needed additional time to make weight for his middleweight title bid. The Italian initially tipped the scales at 185.5lbs, before returning shortly into the two hour window to register a weight of 184.9lbs. Defending champion Mick Stanton was perfect at the first time of asking, coming in at a svelte 184.5lbs. There were fireworks as Perry Goodwin and Chris Bungard weighed-in for their lightweight tilt. The simmering tensions boiled over during the face-off, and the pair had to be separated. Kennedy Freeman (134.4lbs), daughter of British MMA legend Ian ‘The Machine’ Freeman, looked comfortable on the scales for her Cage Warriors debut. She faces Annabruna Rados (135.2) in the evening’s featured prelim. Elsewhere on the prelims, only Matthieu Moya (147.6lbs) needed additional time to hit his mark. The Frenchman eventually returned to the scales to make 145.8lbs Cage Warriors 164: Newcastle | LIVE on UFC Fight Pass Main Card – 13:00 (PT) | 16:00 (ET) | 21:00 (GMT) | 22:00 (CET) Vacant Bantamweight Title: Liam Gittins (134.7lbs) vs Reece McEwan (134.4lbs) Middleweight Title: Dario Bellandi (184.9lbs**) vs Mick Stanton (184.5lbs) Lightweight: Chris Bungard (155.2lbs) vs Perry Goodwin (152.5lbs) Light Heavyweight: Antonio Zovak (205.4lbs) vs Darren Stewart (203.8lbs) Featherweight: Ville Mankinen (145.3lbs) vs Milad Ahady (145.3lbs) Prelims – 09:30 (PT) | 12:30 (ET) | 17:30 (GMT) | 18:30 (CET) Bantamweight: Annabruna Rados (135.2lbs) vs Kennedy Freeman (134.3lbs) Featherweight: Orlando Wilson Prins (145.4lbs) vs Bailey Gilbert (145.3lbs) Middleweight: Naglis Kanišauskas (184.4lbs) vs Chris Douglass (182.5lbs) Bantamweight: Daan Duijs (135.5lbs) vs Aidan Stephen (135.8lbs) Featherweight: Kevin Simon Cesari (138.6lbs) vs Leon Armes (145.1lbs) Featherweight: Julien Lopez (144.6lbs) vs Reza Arianto (145.6lbs) Catchweight (180lbs): Carlos Graça (175.9lbs) vs Michael Tchamou (179.7lbs) Flyweight: Amir Malekpour (126lbs) vs Dylan Hazan (125.9lbs) Bantamweight: Yohan Salvador (134.2lbs) vs Yoga Prabowo (135.9lbs) Featherweight: Matthieu Moya (145.8lbs*) vs Cornellius Aritonang (145.7lbs) *Moya initially weighed-in at 147.6lbs **Bellandi initially weighed-in at 185.5lbs

Courtesy of Cobra Kai/Sony With the success of the Cobra Kai series, Sony is launching a search for the next martial arts superstar to star alongside Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. We don’t know the specific details about the project, but it looks like it will continue on in the legacy of the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. "Cobra Kai," the hit series that continues the saga of the iconic "Karate Kid" films, is a thrilling blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling. Set decades after the events of the original movies, the series follows Johnny Lawrence, played by William Zabka, as he reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting the rivalry with his former high school foe, Daniel LaRusso, portrayed by Ralph Macchio. The show cleverly explores themes of redemption, mentorship, and the complexities of adulthood, all against the backdrop of martial arts. With a mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and intense karate action, "Cobra Kai" has successfully captured the hearts of both longtime fans and a new generation, proving that the karate kid spirit is timeless. The casting is for a young, male, Chinese or Chinese-mixed martial artist (who can play 15-17). Read below for full casting information and ways to submit! Casting Call: Looking for the next Karate Kid To apply, please email your name, where you are based, a recent photo and a short bio to karatekidcasting@sony.com

It's fight week in Newcastle! For the first time in almost a decade, Cage Warriors - Europe's Leading MMA Organisation - touches down in The Toon for another huge night of MMA action, live on UFC Fight Pass! A pair of title fights will cap off a stacked, 15-fight card at the sold out Vertu Motors Arena this Saturday night at Cage Warriors 164 In the evening's main event, a new champion will be crowned in the bantamweight division, as Scotland's Reece McEwan takes on Next Generation stalwart Liam 'The Nightmare' Gittins. In the co-main event, middleweight king Mick Stanton will defend his title for the second time, as he takes on Italian rising star Dario Bellandi. Elsewhere on the bill, UFC veteran Darren Stewart will look to extend his three-fight winning-streak against Serbian finishing machine Antonio Zovak, while Perry Goodwin returns for his final pro MMA fight against Holytown's Chris Bungard. Jack Eglin, Josh Abraham and Sergio Gavinelli have been removed from the card, after all three lost their scheduled opponents on fight week. The final CW 164 card is now as follows Main Card – 13:00 (PT) | 16:00 (ET) | 21:00 (GMT) | 22:00 (CET) Vacant Bantamweight Title: Liam Gittins vs Reece McEwan Middleweight Title: Dario Bellandi vs Mick Stanton Lightweight: Chris Bungard vs Perry Goodwin Light Heavyweight: Antonio Zovak vs Darren Stewart Featherweight: Ville Mankinen vs Milad Ahady Prelims – 09:30 (PT) | 12:30 (ET) | 17:30 (GMT) | 18:30 (CET) Bantamweight: Annabruna Rados vs Kennedy Freeman Featherweight: Orlando Wilson Prins vs Bailey Gilbert Middleweight: Naglis Kanišauskas vs Chris Douglass Bantamweight: Daan Duijs vs Aidan Stephen Featherweight: Kevin Simon Cesari vs Leon Armes Featherweight: Julien Lopez vs Reza Arianto Catchweight (180lbs): Carlos Graça vs Michael Tchamou Flyweight: Amir Malekpour vs Dylan Hazan Bantamweight: Yohan Salvador vs Yoga Prabowo Featherweight: Matthieu Moya vs Cornellius Aritonang

Each year, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) puts on a massive fight card which serves as the culminating event of the season. This final offering for the year, often branded as “MMA’s Biggest Night”, features six 1-million dollar world championship bouts, as well as a handful of must-see bouts featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. To put a bow on the 2023 PFL Season, the league has once again pulled out all the stops to bring fans another massive night of fights at The Anthem in Washington D.C. this coming November 24th. Here are the fights to watch out for at the 2023 PFL World Championship: Biaggio Ali Walsh’s Potential Last Fight as an Amateur Perhaps no other amateur fighter has been making waves like Biaggio Ali Walsh. The grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Biaggio has carved a name for himself in mixed martial arts, putting together a 5-1 amateur record which includes four straight knockout wins inside the PFL SmartCage. At the 2023 PFL World Championship, Biaggio returns to action against Joel Galarza Lopez. A big win could become the springboard for Biaggio to make the jump to the professional ranks. Derek Brunson’s PFL Debut Against the Returning Ray Cooper III Over the last few years, the PFL has managed to bring in a number of the biggest names in the sport, including the likes of Rory MacDonald, Fabricio Werdum, Claressa Shields, Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and the list goes on. The most recent name to join the PFL is perennial middleweight contender Derek “The One” Brunson, who signed with the league in October. Brunson, who is fresh off an 11-year run in the UFC, comes to the PFL with a 23-9 professional record and has faced the likes of Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Yoel Romero, ‘Jacare’ Souza, Israel Adesanya, and many more. Brunson will be an interesting addition to the PFL’s light heavyweight roster in 2024, but he’ll first make his debut against two-time PFL Welterweight Champion Ray Cooper III. One of the PFL’s biggest homegrown stars, Cooper III returns to the PFL SmartCage after missing the 2023 Regular Season. The Return of Kayla Harrison Another returning two-time PFL Champion, Kayla Harrison makes her highly-anticipated comeback against one of the PFL’s big-name signings, Aspen Ladd. Harrison became a household name in the PFL, going undefeated and capturing gold in her first two PFL Regular Season campaigns. Last season, Harrison appeared primed to make history as the league’s first three-time champion, but ended up absorbing her first career loss to Larissa Pacheco. Ladd narrowly missed making the postseason in her first PFL campaign, but has the opportunity to end the season on a high note against one of the league’s most dominant fighters. All Six World Championship Bouts Six championships on the line. Six 1-million dollar purses up for grabs. The culmination of the 2023 PFL Regular Season, a dozen of the league’s best fighters all look to become champion and look to bring home a life-changing million-dollar purse. Here’s a quick rundown of this season’s world championship bouts: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Clay Collard for the PFL Lightweight Championship Renan Ferreira vs. Denis Goltsov for the PFL Heavyweight Championship Larissa Pacheco vs. Marina Mokhnatkina for the PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Sadibou Sy for the PFL Welterweight Championship Josh Silveira vs. Impa Kasanganay for the PFL Light Heavyweight Championship Don’t miss the 2023 PFL World Championship this November 24th, live on ESPN+ PPV!

Aubin-Mercier and Collard battle for Lightweight Championship in Main Event Goltsov and Ferreira meet in Heavyweight Championship Co-Main Event The 2023 PFL World Championship takes place tomorrow, November 24th, with the Undercard beginning at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN+, and the Championship PPV beginning at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+ PPV. WASHINGTON D.C. - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, wraps up the 2023 PFL Season with MMA’s Richest Night, the 2023 PFL World Championship. The card will feature six world championship bouts, each with a million-dollar purse. In the main event, 2022 Champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier meets Clay Collard for the PFL Lightweight Championship. Aubin-Mercier weighed in at 154.8-pounds as he looks to become a two-time PFL champion. Collard weighed-in at 154.8-pounds, the fan-favorite looks to finally bring home championship gold in the PFL. Heavyweights collide in the co-main event, as Denis Goltsov takes on Renan Ferreira for the PFL Heavyweight Championship. Goltsov weighed in at 244.6-pounds, while Ferreira weighed in at 261.2-pounds. Facing off for the PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship, 2022 PFL Champion Larissa Pacheco meets number two seed Marina Mokhnatkina . Pacheco weighed in at 145-pounds as she aims to make history as the PFL’s first two-division champion. Mokhnatkina, meanwhile, weighed in at 144.4-pounds as she looks to become the PFL’s first female 145-pound titleholder. The PFL Welterweight Championship is up for grabs in a battle of champions, 2022 titleholder Sadibou Sy faces 2018 champion Magomed Magomedkerimov . Sy weighed in at 169.8-pounds, while Magomedkerimov weighed in at 170-pounds. The PFL Light Heavyweight Championship is on the line when Joshua Silveira faces PFL newcomer Impa Kasanganay . Silveira weighed in at 202.6-pounds. Kasanganay, meanwhile, weighed in at 203.4-pounds. In the first title fight of the night, Gabriel Braga meets Jesus Pinedo for the PFL Featherweight Championship. Braga weighed-in at 144.6-pounds, while Pinedo weighed in at 145-pounds. Chris Wade failed to make the contracted weight for his bout with Bubba Jenkins. Jenkins declined to accept a catchweight for the bout. Jenkins will continue as the alternate for the featherweight championship bout. OFFICIAL 2023 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WEIGH-IN RESULTS ESPN+ PPV Championship Card PFL Lightweight Championship Olivier Aubin-Mercier (154.8 lbs) vs. Clay Collard (154.8) PFL Heavyweight Championship Denis Goltsov (244.6 lbs) vs. Renan Ferreira (261.2 lbs) PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship Larissa Pacheco (145 lbs) vs. Marina Mokhnatkina (144.4lbs) PFL Welterweight Championship Sadibou Sy (169.8 lbs) vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov (170 lbs) PFL Light Heavyweight Championship Joshua Silveira (202.6 lbs) vs. Impa Kasanganay (203.4lbs) Women’s Catchweight (150 lbs) Showcase Kayla Harrison (150.4 lbs) vs. Aspen Ladd (150 lbs) Catchweight Showcase Ray Cooper III (186.8 lbs) vs. Derek Brunson (185.8 lbs) *Ray Cooper missed weight. The bout will now move forward at a catchweight of 187 lbs. Cooper forfeits 20% of his purse to Brunson. ESPN+ Undercard PFL Featherweight Championship Gabriel Braga (144.6 lbs) vs. Jesus Pinedo (145 lbs) Lightweight Amateur Bout Biaggio Ali Walsh (155.8 lbs) vs. Joel Lopez (154.2 lbs) Featherweight Showcase Bubba Jenkins (145 lbs) vs. Chris Wade (148.4 lbs) *Chris Wade failed to make the contracted weight for his bout with Bubba Jenkins. Jenkins declined to accept a catchweight for the bout. Jenkins will continue as the alternate for the featherweight championship bout. Bantamweight Showcase Khai Wu (135.4 lbs) vs. Phil Caracappa (135.6 lbs) Catchweight Showcase Jesse Stirn (145.6 lbs) vs. Josh Blyden (146.8 lbs) *Josh Blyden missed weight. The bout will now move forward at a catchweight of 147 lbs. Blyden forfeits 20% of his purse to Stern.

ONE Championship has put the sport of Muay Thai on a global stage in 2023. The celebration of the “art of eight limbs” will continue on Friday, December 8, with an all-Muay Thai event at ONE Fight Night 17. Headlining the action will be a monster main event featuring ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion and ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix Champion Roman Kryklia. The Ukrainian superstar has been untouchable since arriving in ONE with four KO/TKO finishes in his five bouts in the promotion. Now he will don the four-ounce gloves in hopes of claiming the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championship. Standing in his way will be a fresh face to the promotion. Australia’s Alex Roberts steps up for the biggest challenge of his career against the towering Ukrainian striker. Roberts will try to shock the world and claim gold with his thunderous power. The lineup will not be without American representation, as two U.S. stars will try to grab important victories on the card. Luke Lessei arrives in the promotion to take on “Smokin” Jo Nattawut in a featherweight showdown. The Iowa native will try to stop the #4-ranked contender and put himself in the thick of the title hunt. Meanwhile, teenage sensation Johan Ghazali will step up into U.S. primetime against Mexico’s Edgar Tabares. Ghazali has shined on the ONE Friday Fights event series and has earned a six-figure contract in the process. He will continue his trek up the mountain against the former WBC Muay Thai International Champion. December 8 will be a date to remember for all martial arts fans. The excitement of Muay Thai in four-ounce gloves will continue to be spotlighted by ONE with an exhilarating card on Prime Video. ONE Fight Night 17 airs live and free to all U.S. and Canadian Amazon Prime subscribers on Friday, December 8, from Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ONE Fight Night 17 Fight Card ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championship: Roman Kryklia vs. Alex Roberts Jo Nattawut vs. Luke Lessei Felipe Lobo vs. Saemapetch Fairtex Walter Goncalves vs. Jacob Smith Edgar Tabares vs. Johan Ghazali Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat vs. Denis Puric Thongpoon PK Saenchai vs. Ellis Barboza

Prediction: It Will Be Superlek courtesy of ONE Championship Following ONE Fight Night 14, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong held nothing back when discussing the state of striking in martial arts. His comments commanded attention. Sityodtong flatly stated that striking in the UFC was sloppy and mediocre. However, he clarified that is because most of the roster comes from a grappling base. Sityodtong believes that ONE’s roster of striking stars is the differentiation that helps make it the most exciting martial arts promotion in the world. When breaking down the roster, it is difficult to disagree with the assertion. ONE offers kickboxing and Muay Thai, along with MMA. The elite strikers that line those divisions are unquestionably the best in the world. The ONE featherweight kickboxing division is the most incredible lineup of athletes in martial arts, regardless of sport. Chingiz Allazov, Giorgio Petrosyan, and Superbon Singha Mawynn are all legitimate pound-for-pound greats in the sport, and all compete within that division. Add in Tawanchai PK Saenchai, Marat Grigorian, Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, and many others, and you have the most special division, perhaps in the history of the sport. That is just one division of one sport. There are still too many talents to name, such as ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Roman Kryklia, ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion Jonathan Haggerty, and Nong-O Hama. Recently, the flyweight Muay Thai matchup between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Superlek Kiatmoo9 captured the attention of the martial arts world, including Joe Rogan himself. After witnessing one of the biggest Muay Thai matches in history, Rogan commended the athletes and wrote that Muay Thai has the biggest untapped potential in the Western world. That statement alone speaks to the excitement ONE’s Muay Thai has generated. At ONE’s most recent U.S. primetime event, ONE Fight Night 15, Italian-Canadian phenom Jonathan Di Bella continued his perfect streak with a unanimous decision win over Danial Williams, showcasing the global talent roster under their banner. And the distinction between striking ability does not end with the pure striking arts. The MMA side of ONE’s roster cannot be ignored. Fairtex courtesy of ONE Championship Chief among them is Stamp Fairtex, a former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing and Muay Thai World Champion, who recently became the first-ever three-sport World Champion after winning the ONE Atomweight MMA World Title. There are spectacular athletes around the world, but Sityodtong’s assertion that ONE’s roster has the most depth of World Championship-caliber strikers is not debatable. More importantly, those names deliver the most exciting action each time they step onto ONE’s global platform. ONE celebrates martial arts as a whole, and its roster reflects the dedication to the striking arts that get the chance to be celebrated on one