Friday Fights – 2024 PFL World Championships
Get ready for an exciting Thanksgiving weekend as the 2024 PFL World Championships take center stage on Friday, November 29. Broadcasting live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the event promises high-stakes MMA action with six championship bouts. Here’s what you need to know:
Main Card Highlights
- Featherweight Championship
- Brendan Loughnane (30-5) vs. Timur Khizriev (17-0)
Loughnane looks to reclaim his title against undefeated Khizriev in what promises to be a thrilling headliner.
- Brendan Loughnane (30-5) vs. Timur Khizriev (17-0)
- Women’s Flyweight Championship
- Dakota Ditcheva (13-0) vs. Taila Santos (22-3)
Ditcheva, unbeaten and dominant, faces the experienced former UFC contender Santos.
- Dakota Ditcheva (13-0) vs. Taila Santos (22-3)
- Light Heavyweight Championship
- Impa Kasanganay (18-4) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (24-7-1)
Kasanganay seeks back-to-back titles, taking on the versatile Yagshimuradov.
- Impa Kasanganay (18-4) vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (24-7-1)
- Welterweight Championship
- Magomed Umalatov (17-0) vs. Shamil Musaev (19-0-1)
Two undefeated powerhouses clash in this marquee matchup.
- Magomed Umalatov (17-0) vs. Shamil Musaev (19-0-1)
- Lightweight Championship
- Brent Primus (15-3) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (23-4-2)
A contest of grappling prowess and striking expertise between seasoned veterans.
- Brent Primus (15-3) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (23-4-2)
- Heavyweight Championship
- Denis Goltsov (35-8) vs. Oleg Popov (19-1)
Goltsov and Popov go head-to-head in a battle of heavy hitters.
- Denis Goltsov (35-8) vs. Oleg Popov (19-1)
Broadcast Details
- Start Time: 5:30 PM ET for the main card
- Networks:
- United States: Live on ESPN+
- International: DAZN will broadcast the event across Canada, Europe, and additional regions【8†source】【9†source】【10†source】.
This year’s PFL finale not only crowns global champions but also showcases rising talent from the MENA region. Be sure to tune in for one of the most anticipated nights in MMA!