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PFL 1 preview: Lots of UFC vets set for heavyweight, featherweight tournaments

To be a player in the MMA landscape these days is tough work. Remaining competitive requires some major financial backing and the ability to sign world-class talent and keep them busy. It requires a reliable distribution partner (or perhaps more than one), and engagement with fans to generate buzz and attract a steady audience. Does Professional Fighters League have what it takes?

We’re about to find out.

This Thursday, the entity formerly known as World Series of Fighting debuts on NBC Sports with a card that will have plenty of recognizable faces and compelling matchups from top to bottom.