PFL Chicago 'Pettis vs. McKee' Results and Highlights

Sherdog's live coverage of the PFL Chicago event featuring the lightweight title fight between Sergio Pettis and Mitchell McKee.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:00am

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Sherdog provided live play-by-play and round-by-round scoring for the PFL Chicago event on April 11, 2026. The main event featured a lightweight title fight between former UFC champion Sergio Pettis and rising star Mitchell McKee. The card also included several other notable matchups in the welterweight, heavyweight, and women's flyweight divisions.

Why it matters

The PFL has emerged as a major player in the MMA landscape, offering a unique season-based format and million-dollar tournament prizes. This Chicago event was a key stop on the PFL calendar, showcasing some of the promotion's top talents and title contenders.

The details

The Pettis vs. McKee main event was a closely contested affair, with both fighters showcasing their well-rounded skill sets over three close rounds. In the co-main event, heavyweight prospects Rodrigo Nascimento and Alexander Romanov collided in a battle of rising stars. The card also featured several other competitive matchups, including a women's flyweight bout between Kana Watanabe and Paulina Wisniewska.

  • The PFL Chicago event took place on April 11, 2026.
  • Sherdog's live coverage began at 6 p.m. ET on the day of the event.

The players

Sergio Pettis

A former UFC champion making his PFL debut in the main event lightweight title fight.

Mitchell McKee

A rising star in the PFL lightweight division, challenging Pettis for the title.

Rodrigo Nascimento

A heavyweight prospect competing in the co-main event.

Alexander Romanov

Nascimento's heavyweight opponent, another up-and-coming talent in the division.

Kana Watanabe

A women's flyweight fighter featured on the PFL Chicago card.

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What they’re saying

“This was a classic battle between two of the best lightweights in the world. Both Pettis and McKee showed why they are at the top of this division.”

— Brian Knapp, Sherdog Analyst

“The heavyweight fight between Nascimento and Romanov was a real clash of titans. These guys are the future of the division in the PFL.”

— J.L. Kirven, Sherdog Analyst

What’s next

The PFL will continue its 2026 season with the next event scheduled for June in New York City.

The takeaway

The PFL Chicago event showcased the promotion's depth of talent across multiple weight classes, with the main event title fight between Pettis and McKee serving as the highlight of an action-packed card.