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Blagoy Ivanov, Lance Palmer to fight at charity MMA event in Washington

Two of the top stars in the Professional Fighters League roster will compete at the upcoming Fight Night charity event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2, the promotion announced Thursday.

Ivanov, a former heavyweight champion under the WSOF banner, will take on Caio Alencar, who finished Jared Rosholt in 77 seconds in his only appearance inside the WSOF cage.

Lance Palmer, a two-time WSOF featherweight champion, is also set to compete at the event with a yet-to-be-announced opponent. The fight card will be streamed live on PFL’s website.

PFL has partnered with Fight For Children for this event.