“The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3” winner and former Brazilian jiu -jitsu world champion Antonio Carlos Junior has signed with the PFL. The 13-time UFC veteran will join the promotion’s upcoming 2021 season as a light heavyweight and is expected to face Tom Lawlor on April 29 at PFL 2021, Week 2 , replacing Jordan Johnson , who withdrew from the initial booking. As with all of the PFL’s upcoming regular season event, the card takes place at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. The night’s main card airs on ESPN2 following prelims on ESPN+. MMA Junkie learned of the plans from two people with knowledge of the deal who asked to remain anonymous because the organization has yet to officially announce the signing.
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