PFL Chicago to go head to head with UFC 327 with Sergio Pettis as headliner
MMA Fighting
February 20, 2026
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PFL’s upcoming event in Chicago on April 11 will feature a high-stakes main event as former Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis takes on undefeated fighter Mitch McKee. The card, held at Wintrust Arena, will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes and will directly compete with UFC 327 in Miami, which is set to take place on the same day but without a confirmed main event yet. This head-to-head clash between PFL and UFC adds excitement for MMA fans, as both promotions showcase top-tier talent.
Sergio Pettis enters this fight with momentum, having secured back-to-back wins since joining PFL in 2025. After defeating Raufeon Stots by decision and stopping Magomed Magomedov with a contender for knockout of the year, Pettis has solidified his position as a standout performer in PFL. With a professional record of 25-7, including title defenses over Patricio Pitbull and Kyoji Horiguchi during his time in Bellator, Pettis brings a wealth of experience to the cage.
Mitch McKee, known for his relentless style, enters this bout with an impressive 10-bout undefeated streak between 2021 and 2022. His lone appearance under the Bellator banner saw him defeating Tony Ortega via second-round TKO in 2022. At just 28 years old, “Merciless” has a reputation for impactful performances, with five knockouts in his eight LFA wins.
The co-main event features Jordan Newman and Josh Silveira, two rising stars in the MMA world. Newman, a three-time NCAA Division III All-American wrestler, has remained undefeated at 8-0 since transitioning to mixed martial arts. His opponent, Josh Silveira, is a former two-division LFA champion who recently won a middle
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Originally published on MMA Fighting on 2/20/2026