UFC Veterans Ariane Lipski & Julio Arce Join PFL Pittsburgh Main Card

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Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:42am

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PFL Pittsburgh's main card just got a boost with the addition of two former UFC fighters: Ariane Lipski da Silva and Julio Arce. However, their inclusion has raised questions about PFL's strategy and the value of experience in the promotion. Da Silva, a former KSW flyweight champion, is looking to rebound from a three-fight losing streak, while Arce, a 36-year-old with a 6-4 UFC record, is on a three-fight winning streak and enters PFL with a knockout win over Herbert Burns.

Why it matters

The addition of these UFC veterans to the PFL Pittsburgh main card highlights the promotion's approach to building its roster and the ongoing debate around the importance of experience versus potential in MMA. Fans and analysts will be closely watching to see if these fighters' unique journeys and records translate into exciting fights or if they become a distraction from the main event.

The details

Lipski da Silva, a former KSW flyweight champion, will face Sumiko Inaba, while Arce will take on Alexei Pergande. Both fighters are looking to make an impact in their PFL debuts, with da Silva aiming to end a three-fight losing streak and Arce hoping to continue his recent success.

  • The PFL Pittsburgh event will take place on April 13, 2026.

The players

Ariane Lipski da Silva

A former KSW flyweight champion who is looking to rebound from a three-fight losing streak in her PFL debut.

Julio Arce

A 36-year-old fighter with a 6-4 record in the UFC, who is on a three-fight winning streak and enters PFL with a knockout win over Herbert Burns.

Sumiko Inaba

Lipski da Silva's opponent in the PFL Pittsburgh main card.

Alexei Pergande

Arce's opponent in the PFL Pittsburgh main card.

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The takeaway

The addition of these UFC veterans to the PFL Pittsburgh main card raises questions about the promotion's strategy and the value of experience in MMA. Fans and analysts will be closely watching to see if these fighters' unique journeys and records translate into exciting fights or if they become a distraction from the main event.