Tag: 2022 PFL Playoffs 2

With Magomed Umalatov out, Dilano Taylor steps in to face Rory MacDonald at 2022 PFL Playoffs 2

Rory MacDonald has a new opponent for his PFL welterweight semifinals bout.

[autotag]Rory MacDonald[/autotag] has a new opponent for his PFL semifinals bout.

Magomed Umalatov has been forced out of 2022 PFL Playoffs 2 due to visa issues, and [autotag]Dilano Taylor[/autotag] (9-2) will step in on short notice to face MacDonald (23-9-1) on Saturday’s card, which takes place takes place at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+ and ahead of post-lim qualifiers on ESPN+.

That’s one of two major changes to the card. Also forced to withdraw is top-seeded heavyweight Denis Goltsov, who will be replaced by former UFC fighter Juan Adams (10-4). Adams meets Matheus Scheffel (16-8) in the semifinals. Adams made his successful promotional debut in June when he stopped Sam Kei in the second round at PFL 5.

The promotion announced both changes Thursday.

Despite losing to Sadibou Sy in his past outing at PFL 6, MacDonald’s first-round submission of Brett Cooper at PFL 3 gave him six points and put him in first place of the welterweight standings.

Meanwhile, Taylaor earned a spot on this season’s roster after defeating Mark Martin at PFL Challenger Series 2. He then went on to edge out Joao Zeferino before getting stopped by Magomed Magomedkerimov and missing out on the playoffs. He will now get another opportunity when he replaces Umalatov against MacDonald.

With the changes, here is the 2022 PFL Playoffs 2 lineup:

MAIN CARD (ESPN, 1 p.m. ET)

  • Rory MacDonald vs. Dilano Taylor – welterweight semifinal
  • Ante Delija vs. Renan Ferreira – heavyweight semifinal
  • Juan Adams vs. Matheus Scheffel – heavyweight semifinal
  • Sadibou Sy vs. Carlos Leal – welterweight semifinal

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 11 a.m. ET)

  • Josh O’Connor vs. Emran Sakhizaada
  • Mohammad Fakhreddine vs. Marcin Wojcik
  • Chris Mixan vs. Christian Stigenberg
  • Szymon Bajor vs. Hatef Moeil

POSTLIM CARD (ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET)

  • Will Fleury vs. Anthony Salamone
  • Ben Ellis vs. Nathan Kelly
  • Vojto Barborik vs. Maxim Radu
  • Moktar Benkaci vs. Francesco Nuzzi

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2022 PFL Playoffs 2.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3284: Guest Loopy Godinez, PFL and UFC recaps, more

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


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

On Episode 3,284, the guys welcome in guest [autotag]Loopy Godinez[/autotag], who fights Saturday at UFC on ESPN 41. They also look back at the PFL’s first playoff event of the season, UFC on ESPN 40 and break down all the latest MMA news. Tune in!

Stream or download this and all episodes of MMA Junkie Radio over at OmnyStudio. You can also catch it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more. A new episode of the podcast is released every Monday and Thursday.

How to watch 2022 PFL Playoffs 2: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of 2022 PFL Playoffs 2 in Wales.

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The PFL postseason continues this week with 2022 PFL Playoffs 2, which features welterweights and heavyweights in action in the postseason semifinals.

Here’s how to watch PFL Playoffs 2, with a complete lineup and breakdown by division.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for 2022 PFL Playoffs 2.

Matheus Scheffel in for Bruno Cappelozza vs. Denis Goltsov in PFL heavyweight playoffs

The PFL heavyweight playoffs have gotten a shakeup next month in Wales.

The PFL heavyweight playoffs have gotten a shakeup next month in Wales.

No. 4 seed [autotag]Bruno Cappelozza[/autotag] (15-6) is out of his semifinal bout against top seed [autotag]Denis Goltsov[/autotag] (29-7). Stepping in for Cappelozza will be the man who beat him in the regular season, [autotag]Matheus Scheffel[/autotag] (16-8). PFL officials announced the change Thursday.

The PFL’s second playoff event, which features heavyweight and welterweight semifinals, takes place Aug. 13 at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. The main card airs on ESPN.

Scheffel was knocked out by Ante Delija in his first fight of the regular season, but rebounded in June for a unanimous decision over Cappelozza. That gave him 3 points in the regular season, which left him on the outside of the four-man playoff bracket. But now he gets his shot as an alternate.

With the change, PFL’s second playoff event lineup now includes:

MAIN CARD (ESPN, 1 p.m. ET)

  • Rory MacDonald vs. Magomed Umalatov – welterweight semifinal
  • Ante Delija vs. Renan Ferreira – heavyweight semifinal
  • Denis Goltsov vs. Matheus Scheffel – heavyweight semifinal
  • Sadibou Sy vs. Carlos Leal – welterweight semifinal

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 11 a.m. ET)

  • Josh O’Connor vs. Emran Sakhizaada
  • Mohammad Fakhreddine vs. TBA
  • John Mitchell vs. Chris Mixan
  • Szymon Bajor vs. Hatef Moeil

PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 3 p.m. ET)

  • Kenneth Bergh vs. Will Fleury
  • Nathan Kelly vs. TBA
  • Vojto Barborik vs. Maxim Radu
  • Moktar Benkaci vs. Francesco Nuzzi