Marthin Hamlet believes things will go according to plans this year as he’s feeling more comfortable than ever inside the cage. Hamlet (11-4, 5-3 PFL) used last year’s loss to Joshua Silveira and subsequent failure to reach the playoffs as fuel to start the 2023 PFL Regular season on the right foot. His first Professional Fighters League assignment in 2023 lasted merely 65 seconds, the time to lock in a face crank that forced Mohammad Fakhreddine to tap. Hamlet went close to capturing the 205-pound PFL championship in 2021, but that time he lost to Ultimate Fighting Championship alum Antonio Carlos Jr. This year, Hamlet is highly motivated and focused on winning the PFL light heavyweight championship this year, feeling more relaxed, experienced, and happy in his current state. He’ll have the next chance to showcase his well-being as he faces Sam Kei on June 8. “I've been there for two seasons, this is my third season. I just feel different. I feel more relaxed, I feel more focused.