PFL vs. Bellator: Champs will be headlined by four clashes between four PFL and four Bellator titleholders. However, it will also feature matchups pitting former champions and top contenders from each promotion against each other.
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PFL vs. Bellator: Champs – Rest of the main card preview
Bruno Cappelozza vs. Vadim Nemkov
Bruno Cappelozza (15-6) is the 2021 PFL Heavyweight Champion. He will welcome the former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion, Vadim Nemkov (17-2), to the 265 division. The Russian fighter is unbeaten under the Bellator banner and has never lost the belt, which he won by beating Ryan Bader. On the contrary, he defended it successfully for five consecutive times. However, on January 17, Nemkov announced his move to the heavyweight division.
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Thiago Santos vs. Yoel Romero
PFL’s Thiago Santos (22-11) will square off against Yoel Romero (15-7). The Brazilian fighter holds wins over Johnny Walker and Jan Błachowicz, amongst others. Romero needs no introduction to MMA fans. The former Bellator Light Heavyweight title challenger has built an impressive resume over the years. Romero has stopped such notable names as Luke Rockhold, Chris Weidman, Lyoto Machida, and many others.
Clay Collard vs. AJ McKee
Clay Collard (24-11) is the 2023 PFL World Championship runner-up. During his tenure with the promotion, he managed to defeat Anthony Pettis, Stevie Ray, and Shane Burgos. Now he will test himself against the former Bellator Featherweight champion, AJ McKee (21-1). The “Mercenary” is no stranger to the tournament format, as he won the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix and the belt in the process. Currently, he enjoys a three-fight winning streak.
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PFL vs. Bellator: Champs – How to watch?
The inaugural PFL PPV Super Fight event takes place during the Riyadh Season, which complements the celebratory nature of the event. Eight champions and the rest of the PFL and Bellator fighters will celebrate fighting by competing against each other. “PFL vs. Bellator: Champs” will be available on ESPN+ PPV and DAZN beginning at 3 pm ET. The preliminary card will air in the U.S. on ESPNEWS and ESPN+ beginning at 12 pm ET.
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