The Professional Fighters League storms into Chicago this Saturday with an absolute barnburner at Wintrust Arena. Former Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis squares off against undefeated newcomer Mitch McKee in what promises to be the PFL Chicago main event of the year.
PFL Chicago Main Event Breakdown
Sergio Pettis (25-7-0) brings championship pedigree and veteran savvy to the cage, but he’s facing his toughest test yet. Meanwhile, Mitch McKee (10-0-0) enters as the hungry lion looking to make his mark on the biggest stage. This bantamweight clash screams fireworks from the opening bell.
Furthermore, the co-main event delivers its own dose of drama. Unbeaten middleweight Jordan Newman (8-0-0) collides with Josh Silveira (15-5-0), who makes his highly anticipated 2026 debut after a lengthy layoff.
Complete Fight Card and Viewing Details
The 11-fight card is stacked from top to bottom. Notably, heavyweight veterans Alexandr Romanov and Rodrigo Nascimento bring knockout power to the mix. Additionally, the women’s flyweight division features multiple compelling matchups including Viviane Araujo versus Shanna Young.
Coverage kicks off with prelims at 11 p.m. GMT via the ESPN App. Subsequently, the main card begins at 2 a.m. GMT on ESPN2. British fight fans can catch every punch through ESPN’s streaming platform.
Here’s the complete lineup: Raufeon Stots faces Renat Khavalov at bantamweight, Gabriel Braga meets Cheyden Leialoha at featherweight, and Jena Bishop takes on Borena Tsertsvadze in women’s flyweight action. The card also features welterweight scraps between Omar El Dafrawy and James Vake, plus Valanti Atsas versus Nate Jennerman.
Rounding out the action, lightweight prospect Biaggio Ali Walsh battles Dash Harris, whilst Kana Watanabe squares off with Paulina Wisniewska at women’s flyweight. This card delivers world-class mixed martial arts across multiple weight classes.
