PFL Chicago Fighters Make Weight for Headliner

Pettis and McKee hit their marks ahead of Saturday's event at Wintrust Arena.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:53pm

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Ahead of the PFL Chicago event on ESPN2 this Saturday at Wintrust Arena, all fighters successfully made weight at the official weigh-ins. This includes the main event matchup between former Bellator champions Anthony Pettis and AJ McKee, who both hit their marks to make their bout official.

Why it matters

The weigh-ins are a critical part of fight week, ensuring all competitors are within the proper weight limits for their respective divisions. Making weight is the final hurdle before the fighters can step into the cage and compete, so this successful weigh-in sets the stage for an exciting main event showdown between two of the sport's top stars.

The details

At the official weigh-ins, all 24 fighters on the PFL Chicago card successfully made weight for their bouts. In the main event, former UFC champion Anthony Pettis weighed in at 155 pounds, while his opponent AJ McKee, a former Bellator featherweight titleholder, also hit the lightweight limit at 155 pounds.

  • The PFL Chicago event takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

The players

Anthony Pettis

A former UFC lightweight champion making his PFL debut after a successful run in the UFC and Bellator.

AJ McKee

The former Bellator featherweight champion who is moving up to lightweight for this fight against Pettis.

Wintrust Arena

The venue hosting the PFL Chicago event, located in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“I'm ready to put on a show for the fans in Chicago. This is a big opportunity for me to make a statement in the PFL.”

— Anthony Pettis

“Lightweight is where I feel I can be the best version of myself. I'm excited to test myself against a legend like Pettis.”

— AJ McKee

What’s next

The PFL Chicago event will air live on ESPN2 on Saturday, April 12, 2026, with the main card starting at 9pm ET.

The takeaway

This successful weigh-in sets the stage for an intriguing main event matchup between two of MMA's biggest stars, as former champions Anthony Pettis and AJ McKee look to make an immediate impact in their PFL debuts.