The Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Championship Finals is set to take place on November 30, 2024, featuring some of the world’s best fighters vying for gold and a $1 million prize. Here's everything you need to know about watching the event in Australia, including streaming options, start times, and the full fight card.
Where to Watch the PFL World Championship Finals 2024 in Australia
Streaming Platform: Stan Sport and ESPN
Price: $19.99
The PFL World Championship Finals will be available for live streaming on Stan Sport in Australia. You can catch all the action live or on-demand for a fee of $19.99.
PFL World Championship Finals 2024 Start Times in Australia
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
Prelims Start Time: 1:30 a.m. AEDT (November 30)
Main Card Start Time: 5:00 a.m. AEDT
Main Event Approx. Start Time: 9:30 a.m. AEDT
In UK
Friday, November 29th! 1PM ET on ESPN+.
The event will be held at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will begin with the early prelims at 11:15 p.m. AEDT (on November 29). The prelims will start at 1:30 a.m. AEDT, followed by the main card at 5:00 a.m. AEDT. The highly anticipated main event is expected to take place around 9:30 a.m. AEDT, depending on the duration of the earlier fights.
Main Event: Loughnane vs. Khizriev for PFL Featherweight Gold
In the main event, Brendan Loughnane will aim to become a two-time PFL champion as he faces Timur Khizriev in the PFL Featherweight Tournament Final. Loughnane (305) has 17 wins by knockout, with two victories in 2024 earned through his powerful punches. Khizriev (170) is an undefeated fighter known for his excellent ground game, with 13 wins by decision.
Loughnane has confidence in his ability to overcome Khizriev's wrestling style, stating,
"Listen, he's going to try to take me down... We’re not beating around the bush here. You've got a Dagestani vs. an English striker. We all know what's going to happen. Whoever can implement it will be the PFL world champion in 2024."
Loughnane continued, comparing Khizriev to previous opponents like Bubba Jenkins and Chris Wade, who were unable to land any takedowns against him.
"Guess how many takedowns he got fellas? Zero.".
CoMain Event: Dakota Ditcheva vs. Taila Santos for Flyweight Gold
The co-main event will see the 2023 PFL Europe Champion Dakota Ditcheva (130) competing for world flyweight gold against Taila Santos (223). Both fighters will look to prove their dominance in the flyweight division, with Ditcheva maintaining an undefeated record.
Other Exciting Fights on the Card
Several other thrilling matchups will take place across various weight classes:
Impa Kasanganay (184) faces Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (2471) in the PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Final.
Brent Primus (153, 1 NC) takes on Gadzhi Rabadanov (2342) in the PFL Lightweight Tournament Final.
Denis Goltsov (358) battles Oleg Popov (191) in the PFL Heavyweight Tournament Final.
Shamil Musaev (1701) faces Magomed Umalatov (170) in a Russia vs. Russia PFL Welterweight Tournament Final.
Additionally, the PFL MENA Finals will be featured on the prelims, showcasing regional talent from the Middle East and North Africa.
PFL World Championship Finals 2024 Fight Card
Main Card:
Brendan Loughnane vs. Timur Khizriev – PFL Featherweight Tournament Final
Dakota Ditcheva vs. Taila Santos – PFL Flyweight Tournament Final
Impa Kasanganay vs. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov – PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Final
Shamil Musaev vs. Magomed Umalatov – PFL Welterweight Tournament Final
Brent Primus vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov – PFL Lightweight Tournament Final
Denis Goltsov vs. Oleg Popov – PFL Heavyweight Tournament Final
Prelims:
Abdalrahman Alhyasat vs. Abdullah AlQahtani – PFL MENA Featherweight Tournament Final
Mohammad Alaqraa vs. Omar El Dafrawy – PFL MENA Welterweight Tournament Final
Ali Taleb vs. Rachid Haz – PFL MENA Bantamweight Tournament Final
Mohsen Mohammadseifi vs. Georges Eid – PFL MENA Lightweight Tournament Final
Hattan Alsaif vs. Lilya Osmani – Atomweights (amateur)
Early Prelims:
Mansour Barnaoui vs. Alfie Davis – Lightweights
Slim Trabelsi vs. Abraham Bably – Heavyweights
Jesus Pinedo vs. Jeremy Kennedy – Featherweights
Asael Adjoudj vs. Jose Perez – Featherweights
Costello van Seenis vs. Joao Vitor Dantas – Welterweights
