BRENDAN LOUGHNANE returns on June 8 in Atlanta in his bid to qualify for the semi-final of PFL's $1m winner-take-all season.
Britain's Loughnane went all the way in last year's Professional Fighters League campaign, winning the title belt and $1million prize.
The PFL consists of of qualifying and knockout stages, where points are earned per method of victory in the opening two bouts.
The top four in each weight then progress into the victory-or-go-home stage.
It sets up a winner-take-all finale fight where a title belt and $1million cash prize lays in wait.
Loughnane, 33, beat ex-UFC star Marlon Moraes, 35, in his opening bout in the 2023 season, earning him five points.
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It puts him atop of the featherweight standings and he will look to book his spot into the last four against Jesus Pinedo, 26.
Peru's Pinedo was beaten by Brazilian Gabriel Alves Braga, 25, in his last fight, meaning he needs a shock win over Loughnane to progress.
On the undercard in Atlanta will see the light-heavyweights share the card with Irishman Will Fleury, 34, co-headlining.
Fleury, who formerly trained with Conor McGregor, beat Krzysztof Jotko, 33, over three rounds to give himself three points.
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But he will return against last season's champion, Australia's Rob Wilkinson, 31, who defeated ex-UFC title challenger Thiago Santos, 39.
It will all be on the line with contenders just three fights away from the life-changing $1m cheque.
President of Fighter Operations, Ray Sefo said: “The first half of 2023 PFL Regular Season provided action that can only take place in the PFL’s season format.
“We look forward to seeing the elite PFL athletes make their PFL Playoff.”
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