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.