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#4. Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens - PFL lightweight division
Anthony Pettis is one of the biggest stars on the PFL roster. The former UFC lightweight champion was immensely popular during his prime in the Dana White-led promotion and he still commands a loyal following to this day. A fight with another former UFC veteran in Jeremy Stephens would likely get a lot of attention.
Pettis was a marquee signing for the PFL but failed to deliver in 2021 losing both of his bouts in the promotion. However, he looked great in a first-round submission win to kick off his 2022 campaign. Stephens will likely need a win to build interest in a fight between the duo, as he hasn't won in his past seven outings.
If Stephens is able to get back to winning ways and finds a way to progress to the promotion's post-season, things could get interesting. Both men have fought a who's who of elite MMA fighters across multiple weight divisions in their careers. Their name-value alone would make this an intriguing lightweight battle.
#3. Ray Cooper III vs. Rory Macdonald 2 - PFL welterweight division
This is a fight we have already seen take place in last season's playoffs. While it wasn't particularly noteworthy that time around, a rematch could be a big deal. Particularly if both men are able to make it to the million dollar championship bout, fans could become invested in their rivalry.
Rory Macdonald is a familiar face to many MMA fans, having fought for the UFC welterweight title and becoming the champion in the same weight class in Bellator. Ray Cooper III has become a much bigger star since the first time these two fought as he won the 2021 season with a devastating KO in the final.
This means both men now possess the name-value to draw in a good amount of interest in their fights. If they can turn in some impressive performances en route to the finals, the rematch will undoubtedly be a bigger deal than the pair's first fight.
