The Professional Fighters League will begin the 2024 season with an enhanced roster thanks to the acquisition of Bellator and its stars. All events lead to the PFL Championship Finals, where fighters compete for $1 million. First, the PFL’s regular season begins on April 4.
Heavyweights and women’s flyweights start things off. PFL 1 airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K. Fighters from the PFL and Bellator will compete against one another.
The main event will be Valentin Moldavsky vs. Ante Delija in heavyweight action. A three-time Sambo gold medalist, Moldavsky turned pro in 2015. Joining Bellator in 2017, the Russian is a former interim Bellator heavyweight champion. He is 1-1 in his last two fights, his last contest being a decision win in August against Steve Mowry.
Delija turned pro in 2011. He joined the PFL in 2019 and won the 2022 PFL heavyweight tournament against Matheus Scheffel.
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Bellator flyweight champion Liz Carmouche faces Juliana Velasquez in a trilogy. Carmouche turned pro in 2010 and has competed for Strikeforce, UFC, and Bellator gold. She has won seven straight, her last fight being a TKO win in October against Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. Carmouche beat Velasquez in 2022 for the flyweight belt and defeated her in a rematch a few months later.
Other fighters on the card include Denis Goltsov (PFL), Linton Vassell (Bellator), Tyrell Fortune (Bellator), PFL Europe champion Dakota Ditcheva, former UFC contender Taila Santos, and more.
Here’s all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, card, and more.
The first PFL event of 2024 is on April 4. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, while the main event should be around 12:30 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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In the United States, the prelims of 2024 PFL 1 will begin on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+. It is also available to stream on Fubo, which includes a free trial.
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UK fight fans can watch the 2024 PFL season on DAZN, while those in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
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The first event the PFL’s 2024 season will be in the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio. The center can hold up to 3,100 people.
Odds have not been released yet for 2024 PFL 1. The Sporting News will provide more information when released.
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Prelims