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Scotsman Stevie Ray will fight for a $1 million prize after defeating Anthony Pettis to book a place in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight final.
Ray, 32, beat top seed and former UFC champion Pettis for the second time in six weeks by unanimous decision.
Ray is the first British fighter to compete for the PFL’s $1m (£828,328) prize and will face Canadian Olivier Aubin-Mercier for the world title on November 25.
The win is a huge moment for Rey, whose career spanned 12 years with a five-year stint in the UFC.
This is Rey’s first time challenging for the world title of a major promotion.
Rey again used his grappling skills against Pettis, controlling large portions of the match, but was unable to submit the American star like he did in June.
It is the 25th win of Ray’s career and the Scot is now just one win away from becoming the lightweight champion and taking home the impressive prize money.
Manchester’s Brendan Loughnane could join Ray in the final, albeit at featherweight, if he beats American contender Chris Wade.
Loughnane tackles Wade inside in London on August 20 at the PFL’s first exhibition in the UK capital.
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