Preview: PFL 2 2024

Lightweight

Bruno Miranda (16-4, 3-1 PFL) vs. Brent Primus (12-3, 0-0 PFL): Nova Uniao’s Miranda engineered an impressive run toward the PFL lightweight title last year before eventual champion Oliver Aubin-Mercier stopped him in the semifinals. Miranda, a former alum of the PFL Challenger Series, likes to throw chopping leg kicks to set up his heavy punches. The Brazilian has finished over half of his opposition but stands across a man who is notoriously hard to put away. A former Bellator lightweight champion, Primus claimed the belt behind his sturdy chin and formidable ground game, but at 38, he is slowing down against the best in the division. ODDS: Miranda (-115), Primus (-115)

Lightweight

Gadzhi Rabadanov (20-4-1, 0-0 PFL) vs. Solomon Renfro (11-4, 1-1 PFL): Rabadanov puts his seven-fight winning streak up against a former PFL welterweight in Renfro. Rabadanov has an all-around game, but the hands of the Dagestani prospect are undervalued. He uses his wrestling to control fights and outwork opponents but has a long left hook that can shut off the lights. Despite being a natural lightweight, Renfro took 2023 welterweight tournament winner Magomed Magomedkerimov to the scorecards in last year’s playoffs. He has fight-ending power and could be even more dangerous in his proper weight class. ODDS: Rabadanov (-260), Renfro (+200)

Lightweight

Jay-Jay Wilson (10-1, 0-0 PFL) vs. Adam Piccolotti (14-5, 0-0 PFL): “The Maori Kid” hopes to make a name for himself in the PFL after six career-building years in Bellator. Wilson once knocked out former title contender Pedro Carvalho and outwrestled the talented Mansour Barnaoui in a three-round thriller. With only one loss on his record, Wilson’s confidence could make him a dark horse in the competition, and Piccolotti cannot afford to overlook him. Piccolotti is a skilled grappler with seven submissions on his record, but the American Kickboxing Academy fighter has struggled with consistency. A win for Piccolotti would mark the first time the Californian has won two in a row since 2018. ODDS: Wilson (-150), Piccolotti (+120)

Lightweight

Elvin Espinoza (9-0) vs. Anthony Romero (12-2): With a nickname like “The Prodigy,” you have to be remarkable. The undefeated Espinoza has fought in the PFL since 2021 but patiently waited for his opportunity to be on the season roster. Now, it is his time to shine. The Kill Cliff Fight Club rep is blessed with a strong gas tank and all-around skills. He will need them against the man they call “The Genius.” Romero made it to last year’s roster off the back of his win on the PFL Challenger Series, but that all came crashing down with a knee from Aubin-Mercier in his PFL debut. With the loss behind him, Romero will look to redeem himself with a win over one of the best prospects on the roster. ODDS: Espinoza (-170), Romero (+140)

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