Claressa Shields is set to face Abigail Montes in her second MMA fight at PFL's biggest event of the year where six new divisional champions will be crowned.
Currently a three-weight world champion and a two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist, Shields is already a huge name in the squared circle and is now looking to become a major force in the world of MMA.
The 26-year-old got her MMA career off to the perfect start with a third-round TKO win against Brittney Elkin at PFL 4.
Meanwhile, Montes will be looking to take advantage of the biggest opportunity in her life as a fighter so far with a win against Shields. The Mexican comes into this contest on the back of a second-round TKO victory over Teresita De Jesus Lopz at iKon Fighting Federation 6.
Here's everything you need to know about Shields vs. Montes.
When is Shields vs. Montes? date, start time
- Date: Wednesday, October 27
- Main card: 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. BST
Shields vs. Montes is a fight on the October 27 PFL main card which gets underway at 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. BST.
What Channel/Stream is Shields vs. Montes?
- U.S.: ESPN+ and ESPN 2
- UK: MMA TV and Free Sports (on delay)
The Shields vs. Montes fight will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and ESPN 2 in the US, and MMA TV and on delay via Free Sports in the UK.
Where is the Shields vs. Montes fight?
The Shields vs. Montes fight will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Claressa Shields record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: March 17, 1995
- Height: 5'8"
- Reach: 68"
- Total Fights: 1
- Record: 1-0-0
Abigail Montes Record and Bio
- Nationality: Mexico
- Born: March 29, 2000
- Height: 5'6"
- Reach: 69"
- Total Fights: 2
- Record: 2-0-0
Shields vs. Montes fight card
Main card
- Kayla Harrison vs. Taylor Guardado; Women's lightweight championship
- Ray Cooper III vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov; Men's welterweight championship
- Claressa Shields vs. Abigail Montes; Women's lightweight
- Bruno's Cappelozza vs. Ante Delija; Men's heavyweight championship
- Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Chris Wade; Men's featherweight championship
Prelims
- Anotnio Carlos Jr. vs. Marthin Hamlet; Men's light heavyweight championship
- Loik Radzhabov vs. Raush Manfio; Men's lightweight championship
- Omari Akhmedov vs. Jordan Young; Light heavyweight
- Julia Budd vs. Kaitlin Young; Women's lightweight
- Don Madge vs. Nathan Williams; Lightweight