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What happened: Lewis McGrillen and Rafael Do Nasicmento held their first face-off this week ahead of their bantamweight bout at PFL Austin on Saturday, July 18. The matchup was set earlier this month after Do Nasicmento stepped into the card.

Why it matters: The bout adds another bantamweight test to a card built around short-notice fill-ins, with Do Nasicmento already having replaced one opponent to reach Austin. Fight week face-offs mark the final buildup before Saturday's card at T-Mobile Arena.

What to watch: PFL Austin prelims air 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday on the ESPN App, with the main card following at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Sources

  • @PFLMMA