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What happened: The 33-year-old Peruvian completed his UFC run with a second-round submission of Miles Johns in November. Daniel Marcos will face Magomed Magomedov at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22.

Why it matters: The matchup gives Marcos an immediate test against PFL's No. 7 bantamweight. A win would strengthen his stated case for a shot at the vacant title.

By the numbers: Marcos enters at 18-1 with one no-contest after going 5-1 in UFC; Magomedov is 22-5.

What to watch: Official weigh-ins are the next checkpoint before Saturday's bout.

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