The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has recently made a significant announcement regarding the upcoming PFL Europe Newcastle event, scheduled for June 8th. The event is poised to provide an evening of high-caliber matchups, promising an action-packed night for MMA enthusiasts in the United Kingdom.
Scheduled to feature the bantamweights and women’s flyweight rosters, the event will witness contenders vying for the opportunity to secure their positions in the PFL Europe Playoffs later this year. This season is anticipated to deliver relentless action, as it will showcase the return of established stars and the emergence of new elite talent from across Europe, all aiming for the prestigious PFL Europe Championship and the chance to claim the $100,000 prize.
A focal point of the event will be the MMA debut of local hero Savannah Marshall, who is set to face off against Brazil’s Mirela Vargas. Hailing from the North-East of England, Marshall is a high-profile signee with a remarkable boxing career, having achieved ten victories by knockout. Her transition to MMA has garnered significant attention, and her inaugural trial in the cage is expected to be a compelling moment for fans.
In addition to Marshall’s debut, considerable stakes are at play for the bantamweights, with contenders such as England’s Dean Garnett and Ireland’s Frans Mlambo seeking to make their mark in the PFL SmartCage. The women’s flyweight division will also showcase highly regarded prospects like Shanelle ‘The Nightmare’ Dyer and viral sensation Sammy-Jo Luxton, both eager to exhibit their skills and make a statement in their PFL Europe Season debuts.
The event’s lineup includes several elite showcase bouts, such as matchups between Bellator veteran Kane Mousah and fan-favorite Dylan Tuke, along with viral superstar Ben Woolliss looking to maintain his undefeated professional MMA record.
The 2024 PFL Europe Season commenced with a sold-out show in Paris and is set to continue with the upcoming event in Newcastle, followed by a playoff in Glasgow, and concluding with a championship event at a venue to be announced in the near future.
MMA enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can exclusively experience all the action on DAZN, starting at 5 pm GMT, or secure their attendance at the arena by purchasing tickets at Ticketmaster.co.uk. With a compelling lineup as this, the PFL Europe Newcastle event is anticipated to be one of the most riveting nights of European MMA this year.