Randy Couture: PFL isn't protecting anybody, fighters are put 'right into the fire'

PFL analyst and MMA legend Randy Couture believes some of the best fighters in the sport compete under the promotion’s banner and they will have a chance to prove that at 2021 PFL Championship.

From Ray Cooper III to Kayla Harrison, there are a few big names taking center stage on Wednesday evening to earn the season championship along with the $1 million prize.

Couture spoke on a number of the competitors fighting, including Taylor Guardado’s chances against the dominant Harrison and how the matchup relates to former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar.

PFL’s business model and it’s season format is unique to the MMA world, which means fighters have to show up and prove themselves every time they step out. This season, a few big names joined the organization such as former UFC champion Anthony Pettis, yet he did not make it to the playoffs. “They are not protecting anybody,” Couture told MMA Junkie Radio. “They spent a lot of money on those names and threw them right into the fire. They did not give them a break, no walk-overs, no easy matchups. They put them right into the fire right from the jump.”

Check out the full interview with Couture in the video above.