Tag: 2022 PFL 4

2022 PFL salaries from Atlanta: Anthony Pettis tops disclosed payouts despite loss; Kayla Harrison second

This marks the first time that PFL salaries have been revealed in 2022.

The back half of the 2022 PFL regular season recently took place in Atlanta with three cards in three weeks at Overtime Elite Arena.

Each card spotlighted two specific divisions. PFL 4 took place June 17 and featured men’s lightweights and light heavyweights. One week later, PFL 5 featured featherweights and heavyweights. Last Friday, PFL 6 consisted of welterweights and women’s lightweights.

On Wednesday, MMA Junkie acquired a list of disclosed show and win purses from the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, the regulatory body that oversaw the events.

Former UFC lightweight champion [autotag]Anthony Pettis[/autotag] ($750,000) led all paydays despite a submission loss to [autotag]Stevie Ray[/autotag]. Two-time PFL season winner [autotag]Kayla Harrison[/autotag] ($500,00) was second on the list, followed by former UFC title challenger and Bellator welterweight champion [autotag]Rory MacDonald[/autotag] ($250,000).

[autotag]Jeremy Stephens[/autotag], [autotag]Lance Palmer[/autotag], [autotag]Brendan Loughnane[/autotag], [autotag]Omari Akhmedov[/autotag], and [autotag]Magomed Magomedkerimov[/autotag] also received six-figure disclosed payouts.

It’s important to note that the figures given do not reflect potential “locker room” bonuses, streaming points, or promotional sponsorship payments.

Scroll below to see the complete payouts for the most recent three PFL events.

MMA Junkie Radio #3270: Guest Anthony Pettis, UFC and PFL recaps, more

Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” with guest Anthony Pettis.


Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” with guest Anthony Pettis.

Monday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.

On Episode 3,270, former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis joins the show ahead of his second fight of the 2022 PFL season. Plus, the fellas look back at UFC on ESPN 37 and PFL’s fourth event of the regular season, discuss the latest MMA news and much more. Tune in!

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2022 PFL 4 results: Alexander Martinez squeaks by in brawl vs. Clay Collard

The fans weren’t happy about it, but Alexander Martinez did enough to get two judges onboard.

[autotag]Alexander Martinez[/autotag] was in a hard fought war Friday in Atlanta.

Although his midsection is certainly feeling it, Martinez (10-2) squeaked out a split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) over former UFC fighter [autotag]Clay Collard[/autotag] (21-10) in the 2022 PFL 4 main event at Overtime Elite Arena. The win earned him three points in the standings and clinched him a slot in the 2022 PFL playoffs.

The first round was frenetic with Collard the aggressor as he targeted Martinez’s body with punches. On multiple occasions, Martinez winced in pain but he stood tough and didn’t falter. Both men had time on top on the ground and really appeared to have fun despite the punches ate. Collard’s leg kicks were telegraphed but successful – big windups for each as he ran in.

Round 2 was more of the same, though Martinez found success with his jab early. As the round approached the midway point, Collard dropped Martinez with a punch. Martinez crashed backward onto the canvas, but successfully defended Collard’s follow-up shot attempts. Eventually Collard scrambled onto Martinez’s back and attempted an armbar. Martinez escaped and denied multiple rolling switch attempts by Collard. The turn tables turned. Martinez snatched Collard’s back and locked in a rear-naked choke – or not. Somehow a straining Collard survived – and even stuck his tongue out in celebration. The horn sounded with Martinez on top.

Potentially anyone’s fight going into the final round, wall-and-stall occurred for the first time in the bout, even for if just a moment. When Martinez pulled a guillotine choke, Collard broke out and stood up. Collard returned to the body shot and hurt Martinez again. He desperately shot for takedowns, and nearly got one. He shoved Collard against the fence. Collard used a kimura and some punches to create space but Martinez ducked under and got a sloppy takedown. The fight ended with Martinez in Collard’s guard.

With the win, Martinez turns a standalone win over Stevie Ray in April into a two-fight winning streak. He moves to 3-2 overall in PFL, with 2022 being his second season with the promotion.

As for Collard, he remains a fan-favorite despite two losses in his most recent three fights. Collard is also 3-2 overall in PFL. He holds victories over Jeremy Stephens, Joilton Lutterbach, and Anthony Pettis.

  • Alexander Martinez def. Clay Collard via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Antonio Carlos Junior def. Bruce Souto via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Raush Manfio via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Jeremy Stephens def. Myles Price via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

  • Omari Akhmedov def. Teodoras Aukstuolis via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 2:50
  • Natan Schulte def. Marcin Held via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Delan Monte def. Emiliano Sordi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:32
  • Robert Wilkinson def. Viktor Pesta via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:03
  • Josh Silveira def. Marthin Hamlet via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:27
  • Nate Jennerman def. Jake Childers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:00 – showcase bout

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2022 PFL 4: Best photos from Atlanta

Check out the best photos from 2022 PFL 4, which featured Clay Collard, Jeremy Stephens, and more.

2022 PFL 4 took place Friday in Atlanta and featured light heavyweight and lightweight fighters over a card of 11 bouts. (Photos courtesy of PFL)

2022 PFL 4 video: Big underdog Delan Monte cashes with 92-second TKO of 2019 champ Emiliano Sordi

Delan Monte was a 4-to-1 underdog, according to the 2022 PFL 4 broadcast – but he certainly didn’t fight like one.

[autotag]Delan Monte[/autotag] was a 4-to-1 underdog, according to the 2022 PFL 4 broadcast – but he certainly didn’t fight like one.

Though he brought his judo background into the cage with him, Monte (9-2) utilized his boxing to quickly dismantle 2019 PFL light heavyweight champion [autotag]Emiliano Sordi[/autotag] (23-11-1) en route to a TKO stoppage at 1:32 of Round 1.

2022 PFL 4 took place Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.

The finishing sequence was lengthier than many, with Sordi clipped off a mistimed takedown attempt. Monte immediately noticed his opponent’s stumble and went in for the kill. Sordi did a good job initially as he fended Monte off with counterstrikes. However, he was only able to do so for so long.

With his back against the fence, Sordi bobbed and weaved – but covered up, too. As his opponent ducked blindly, Monte threw an off-rhythm uppercut that dropped Sordi. From there, Monte followed up with a few more punches and the fight was waved off by referee Blake Grice.

With the win, Monte earns six points and bounces back from a submission loss to Antonio Carlos Junior at 2022 PFL 1. As for Sordi, he moves to 0-3-1 in his most recent four outings.

The up-to-the-minute 2022 PFL 4 results include:

  • Delan Monte def. Emiliano Sordi via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:32
  • Robert Wilkinson def. Viktor Pesta via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:03
  • Josh Silveira def. Marthin Hamlet via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:27
  • Nate Jennerman def. Jake Childers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:00 – showcase bout

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2022 PFL 4 video: Josh Silveira finishes Marthin Hamlet with kitchen sink in lengthy barrage

In a ridiculous sequence at 2022 PFL 4, the son of ATT’s Conan Silveira knocked his Norwegian opponent silly with kicks, punches, and knees.

[autotag]Josh Silveira[/autotag] has big shoes to fill, and he continues to impress time and time again.

At 2022 PFL 4, Silveira made his regular season debut for the promotion after an appearance earlier this year on PFL Challengers Series. There was no easy matchmaking off the bat, as Silveira (9-0) fought 2021 PFL light heavyweight runner-up [autotag]Marthin Hamlet[/autotag] (9-4) at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.

Silveira, son of American Top Team coach Conan, notched a first-round knockout and six points in the standings as he battered Hamlet with a ridiculous flurry. A head kick put Hamlet on rubber legs and he never was able to recover. Silveira followed up with a barrage of dozens of punches, kicks, and knees – until a blasting knee up the middle sent Hamlet to the canvas on all fours.

Eventually, referee Nate Mann jumped in and saved Hamlet, who no longer defended himself.

With the victory, Silveira keeps his perfect professional record in tact. In nine professional appearances, Silveira has eight finishes. Prior to his PFL signing, Silveira won both middleweight and light heavyweight titles in LFA.

The up-to-the-minute 2022 PFL 4 results include:

  • Josh Silveira def. Marthin Hamlet via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:27
  • Nate Jennerman def. Jake Childers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:00 – showcase bout

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Photos: 2022 PFL 4 Ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the 2022 PFL 4 ceremonial weigh-ins in Atlanta.

Check out these photos from the 2022 PFL 4 ceremonial weigh-ins and the fighter faceoffs. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL)

PFL 2022, Week 4 predictions: Who are our two unanimous picks in Atlanta?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the PFL 2022, Week 4 main card, which features lightweights and light heavyweights.

Collard
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Souto		 Aubin-Mercier
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Stephens
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Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
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Mike Bohn
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Abbey Subhan
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Simon Samano
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Matt Erickson
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Matthew Wells
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Nolan King
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Brian Garcia
@thegoze
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Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
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George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
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Stephens
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
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Stephens

The PFL is back with the start of its second regular season fights in the lightweight and light heavyweight divisions.

PFL 2022, Week 4 takes place Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Clay Collard[/autotag] (21-9) takes on [autotag]Alex Martinez[/autotag] (9-2) at lightweight. Collard and Martinez each have 3 points in the standings from decision wins in their first fights. Collard is about a 2-1 favorite, and he’s one of two unanimous picks on the main card from our 11 of our editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Antonio Carlos Junior[/autotag] (14-5) will try to build on his 6 points from earlier in the season when he takes on [autotag]Bruce Souto[/autotag] (15-4) at light heavyweight. Junior is our other unanimous pick at 11-0.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Olivier Aubin-Mercier[/autotag] (14-5) meets 2021 lightweight season winner [autotag]Raush Manfio[/autotag] (16-3). And though Aubin-Mercier is as much as a 2-1 favorite at some online sportsbooks, it’s Manfio who has a near-unanimous picks lead at 10-1.

And to open the main card, we have another near-unanimous pick in [autotag]Jeremy Stephens[/autotag] (28-20). He’ll try for his first points of the season when he takes on [autotag]Myles Price[/autotag] (11-8) at lightweight. Stephens has a 10-1 picks lead.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Collard (91 percent), Junior (90 percent), Manfio (61 percent) and Stephens (85 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

2022 PFL 4 weigh-in results: Jeremy Stephens relieved to make lightweight limit

Jeremy Stephens was last to the scale for Thursday’s 2022 PFL 4 weigh-ins and it appears he had a rough weight cut.

[autotag]Jeremy Stephens[/autotag] was last to the scale for Thursday’s 2022 PFL 4 weigh-ins and it appears he had a rough weight cut.

All fighters competing on Friday’s PFL 4 card at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta made weight – including Stephens, who needed a towel. However, it looks as though Stephens wasn’t fully stepping on the scale, which could have assisted him when he weighed in at 156 pounds for his fight against Myles Price.

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Stephens spent more than seven years competing as a featherweight in the UFC and eventually moved back up to lightweight in 2021. In his PFL debut in April, he was outlasted by Clay Collard in a barnburner and will look to rebound when he meets Price.

The full PFL 4 weigh-in results include:

MAIN CARD (ESPN, ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Clay Collard (155.2) vs. Alex Martinez (155.8)
  • Antonio Carlos Junior (205.8) vs. Bruce Souto (205.2)
  • Olivier Aubin-Mercier (155.8) vs. Raush Manfio (155.8)
  • Myles Price (155.2) vs. Jeremy Stephens (156)

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)

  • Omari Akhmedov (203.2) vs. Teodoras Aukstuolis (204)
  • Marcin Held (155.6) vs. Natan Schulte (156)
  • Delan Monte (205.6) vs. Emiliano Sordi (204.8)
  • Viktor Pesta (205.8) vs. Rob Wilkinson (206)
  • Marthin Hamlet (205.6) vs. Josh Silveira (205.6)
  • *Jake Childers (155) vs. Nate Jennerman (155)

The following fighters weighed in as alternates:

  • Cory Hendricks (205.6)
  • *Childers replaced Bruno Miranda

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How to watch 2022 PFL 4: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here’s how you can watch PFL 4, which features lightweights and light heavyweights in action.

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The PFL regular reason continues this week with 2022 PFL 4, which features lightweights and light heavyweights in action for the second time this year.

Here’s how to watch PFL 4, with a complete lineup and breakdown by division.