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With the playoff seeding set for four of the six weight classes in the PFL, all eyes turn to welterweight and women’s lightweight divisions. Both weight classes will have their second and final regular-season fights of the year this Friday at PFL 6 (main card on ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET, prelims on ESPN+ at 6 p.m.).
Kayla Harrison, the promotion’s biggest star, will take center stage at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta in the main event against Kaitlin Young, who steps in to replace former Bellator champion Julia Budd. Harrison is one of four lightweights (along with Martina Jindrova, Olena Kolesnyk and Budd) with three points and can lock up a spot in the playoffs with a win.
In the co-main event, Rory MacDonald, the only welterweight with six points entering Friday’s card, takes on Sadibou Sy. MacDonald enters the fight following a first-round submission of Brett Cooper at PFL 3. Also on the card is two-time PFL champ Ray Cooper III, who missed weight in his first fight and will be looking to right the ship with a must-have win over Brett Cooper.
There’s still much to sort out. Here’s how I see Friday’s fights playing out, along with playoff scenarios calculated by the PFL.
Women’s lightweight: Kayla Harrison vs. Kaitlin Young
In order to secure a spot in this season’s PFL playoffs, Harrison will need to secure a finish in her fight against the crafty veteran Young. Young, who is primarily a striker with decent takedown defense, has plenty of experience in the cage in all types of fights. But once Harrison gets close, she will take this fight to the ground, and it should be only a matter of time before Harrison gets the finish. With the win, Harrison would once again be the favorite to win the title.
Prediction: Harrison to win.
What Harrison needs to make the playoffs: A…
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Source : espn
