Morquez Forest Out, Lenan Khabalev Faces Brock Hamer at PFL Chicago

Updated card hits Wintrust Arena Friday, Oct. 16

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Your Updated #PFLChicago Fight Card! Morquez Forest is OUT 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗽: Lenan Khabalev vs Brock Hamer What f Via @PFLMMA on X

What happened: PFL reshuffled its Chicago card with Lenan Khabalev now facing Brock Hamer after Morquez Forest withdrew. The event is set for Friday, October 16 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The early card begins at 6 p.m. EST on the ESPN App.

Why it matters: The late switch forces both replacements into a short-notice preparation week. It keeps the Chicago card intact four days from fight night.

What to watch: Hamer and Khabalev settle the late-booked matchup Friday night in Chicago.

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