Welterweight, heavyweight pairings finalized for PFL playoffs

The pairings are set for Professional Fighters League’s second playoff event on Oct. 13.

PFL 8 takes place at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, and will see welterweights and heavyweights vie for a birth in the PFL Championship. Rory MacDonald and Magomed Umalatov will square off in one half of the bracket at 170 pounds, while Sadibou Sy and Carlos Leal Miranda will lock horns in the other welterweight semifinal. Meanwhile, Ante Delija will square off against Renan Ferreira in one heavyweight playoff bout, while Denis Goltsov will face Bruno Cappelozza in the other semifinal.

The PFL confirmed the matchups on Tuesday, along with a complementary lineup of eight showcase bouts for the undercard. The full lineup for PFL 8 can be viewed here. The main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+, while the non-tournament bouts will stream on ESPN+.

“The Playoffs are always an exciting time and I can’t wait to see these amazing fighters compete for a chance to become PFL Champion,” said PFL president of fighter operations Ray Sefo. “I’m also thrilled to see so many great fighters from Europe competing for a place in the PFL.”