THE Professional Fighters League returns to action tonight for the third instalment of their 2021 season.
Topping the PFL 3 card at Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort is the eagerly-anticipated promotional debut of former UFC heavyweight champion and MMA legend Fabricio Werdum.
Werdum, 43, will be welcomed to the PFL cage by his fellow Brazilian Renan Ferreira.
In the co-main event of the evening, undefeated women's lightweight queen Kayla Harrison will be in action against Mariana Morais.
The PFL's third show in as many weeks will also mark the debut of former Titan FC heavyweight standout Mohammad Usman, the younger brother of UFC welterweight champion Kamaru.
Tonight's prelims also feature a further two UFC vets in the form of Cindy Dandois and Justin Willis, who will take on Kaitlin Young and Denis Goltsov respectively.
What time does PFL 3 start and where can I watch it?
Fight fans can watch the first five bouts from tonight's stacked card right here free of charge.
The first contest of the evening is set to get underway at 22:30pm BT time, with the pay-per-view portion of the card commencing at 02:00am on Friday morning.
Those wanting to watch the main card should head over to www.mmatv.co.uk/pfl to purchase the event's four fights for a mere £9.99.
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Who is fighting on the PFL 3 card?
Fabricio Werdum vs Renan Ferreira
Kayla Harrison vs Mariana Morais
Mohammed Usman vs Brandon Sayles
Genah Fabian vs Laura Sanchez
Prelims
Denis Goltsov vs Justin Willis
Larissa Pacheco vs Julija Pajic
Ante Delija vs Bruno Cappelozza
Cindy Dandois vs Kaitlin Young
Olena Kolesnyk vs. Taylor Guardado
What have the stars of PFL 3 said?
Former UFC champion Werdum is relishing his promotional debut, saying: “I want to put one more belt on my wall, my motivation is that I love this.”
Vai Cavalo is expecting a short night at the office, adding: "I see a knockout or submission very quickly, this is my goal.
"PFL has points, I love the rules and I want 6 points. This is why I signed with PFL, I like the idea of 4 fights in a very short time.
"If you deserve it you go forward, nobody else has these rules, you win and you go forward and win 1 million dollars.”
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Harrison said: “My confidence, my striking is coming along and I feel more developed as a fighter.
"I'm not afraid to hit or get hit any more and that makes me dangerous.
"Overall I'm a lot more comfortable and at ease inside a cage and that helps me to implement my game even more dominantly which, if that’s possible, is scary.”
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