Since April, fighters from all over the world competed with one goal in mind: to win $1 million. Fighting 3-4 times in a few months, it all comes to a head with the PFL World Championship Finals on November 24.
The event, featuring the finals in six weigh classes, takes place at The Anthem in Washington D.C. It airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
“We are thrilled to announce the 2023 PFL World Championship is coming to the nation’s capital, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. to host the richest night in MMA on Friday, November 24,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The PFL World Championship presented by our great partners at CELSIUS®, will showcase the greatest athletes in the world and bring the best MMA action to the more than 650 million fans around the world.”
The heavyweight finals feature Denis Goltsov vs. Renan Ferreira. Goltsov beat Cezar Ferreira, Yorgan De Castro, and Jordan Heiderman to advance. Ferreira fought Rizvan Kuniev to a no-contest but knocked out both Matheus Scheffel and Maurice Greene to reach this stage.
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In light heavyweight action, Josh Silveira faces Impa Kasanganay. The son of former fighter and current coach Conan Silveira, Josh is a former PFL Challenger Series alum. He submitted Sam Kei and knocked out Delan Monte and Ty Flores to advance. Another Challenger Series alum, Kasanganay beat Cory Hendricks, Tim Caron, and Marthin Hamlet to advance.
The featherweight finals feature Jesus Pinedo vs. Gabriel Braga. Pinedo lost against Braga but shocked the world when he beat last season's champion, Brendan Loughnane. He then knocked out Bubba Jenkins to continue his Cinderella Story. Challenger Series alum Braga beat Marlon Moraes after the Pinedo fight and advanced by beating Chris Wade.
Last season's lightweight champion, Larissa Pacheco, returns to the finals, this time at featherweight. She faces Marina Mokhnatkina. Pacheco beat Julia Budd, Amber Leibrock, and Olena Kolesnyk to advance. Mokhnatkina beat Yoko Higashi, Evelyn Martins, and Leibrock.
Speaking of former champions, Sadibou Sy returns to the finals. Last season's winner faces Magomed Magomedkerimov in a welterweight bout. Sy beat Jarrah Al-Silawi, Shane Mitchell, and Carlos Miranda to advance. Magomedkerimov beat Ben Egli, David Zawada, and Solomon Renfro.
Olivier Aubin-Mercier looks to repeat as PFL lightweight champion when he faces boxer Clay Collard. Aubin-Mercier beat Shane Burgos, Anthony Romero, and Bruno Miranda to advance. Collard beat Yamato Nishikawa, Steven Ray, and Burgos.
Here's all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, card, odds, and more.
When is 2023 PFL World Championship Finals?
The 2023 PFL World Championship Finals is on November 24. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET, while the main event should begin at 12 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Friday, November 24 | 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, November 24 | 5 p.m. PT | 9 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, November 25 | 1 a.m. GMT | 5 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Saturday, November 25 | 12 p.m. AEDT | 4 p.m. AEDT |
The 2023 PFL World Championship Finals is on November 24. The Sporting News will provide start time updates when available.
How to watch 2023 PFL World Championship Finals
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ PPV, FUBO |
| Canada | TSN | — |
| UK and Ireland | — | DAZN |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
In the U.S., the prelims of the World Championship Finals will begin on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+ PPV. It is also available to stream on FUBO, which includes a free trial.
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Fight fans can watch the World Championship Finals on DAZN, while those in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
2023 PFL World Championship Finals price: How much does the event cost?
- PPV Price: $49.99
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
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DAZN monthly subscription: £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month
DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
Where is 2023 PFL World Championship Finals?
The World Championship Finals will be in The Anthem in Washington D.C. The arena can hold up to 6,000 people.
Betting odds for 2023 PFL World Championship Finals
Odds are currently not available for the PFL Finals.
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2023 PFL World Championship Finals fight card
Main card
- Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Clay Collard; PFL Lightweight Finals
- Denis Goltsov vs. Renan Ferreira; PFL Heavyweight Finals
- Josh Silveira vs. Impa Kasanganay; PFL Light Heavyweight Finals
- Larissa Pacheco vs. Marina Mokhnatkina; PFL Featherweight Finals
- Sadibou Sy vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov; PFL Welterweight Finals
- Kayla Harrison vs. Aspen Ladd; Catchweight
- Ray Cooper III vs. Derek Brunson; Middleweights
Prelims
- Jesus Pinedo vs. Gabriel Braga; PFL Featherweight Finals
- Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Joel Lopez; Lightweight amateur bout
- Bubba Jenkins vs. Chris Wade; Featherweights
- Khai Wu vs. Phil Caracappa; Bantamweights
- Jesse Stirn vs. Josh Blyden; Featherweights