Daniel Marcos targets vacant PFL title shot with Magomedov win

The bantamweights meet Aug. 22 in Tampa.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

Daniel Marcos sees shot at PFL vacant title with Magomed Magomedov win (via @dannyseguratv) https://t.co/0IEtzKP2uv Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: Marcos (18-1) faces No. 7-ranked Magomed Magomedov (22-5) on the PFL Tampa preliminary card. The bout is scheduled for Benchmark International Arena.

Why it matters: The vacant championship leaves an opening atop the bantamweight division. Magomedov's ranking gives Marcos a chance to enter PFL's contender queue in his promotional debut.

By the numbers: Marcos is 18-1. Magomedov is 22-5 with a 2-1 PFL record.

What to watch: The Aug. 22 result will shape the next bantamweight title conversation.

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