MAIN HIGHLIGHTS OF PFL 8 2022

This Saturday's event (13) features the semi-finals of the welterweight and heavyweight divisions, with three Brazilians seeking a place in the big decisions.

Coming in as a substitute this season, the former LFA champion secured a place in the welterweight semi-finals by surprising current two-time champion Ray Cooper III. The Curitiba native is undefeated in 11 fights and hasn't lost since 2014.

Carlos Leal     (17-3)

Carlos Leal's opponent, the Swede is looking to compete in his first final after being eliminated in the semifinals in 2018 and 2021. The 35-year-old athlete is coming off two consecutive victories in the current season.

Sadibou Sy    (11-6-2)

The Curitiba native reaches the heavyweight semi-final to replace injured current champion Bruno Cappelozza. The CM System athlete is coming off a victory over Cappelozza, in the regular season.

Matheus Buffa (16-8)

Sixth placed in the regular season, Buffa's opponent gained a place in the semi-finals after Denis Goltsov's visa problems. The North American is on a two-fight winning streak.

john adams      (10-4)

The second heavyweight semifinal features the knockout artist from Goiás, third place in the regular season, in which he debuted with a lightning knockout in April, but ended up being defeated by Klidson Abreu in June.

Renan Problem       (9-3-1NC)

Problema's opponent will be the current runner-up in the category. Beaten by Cappelozza in the final in 2021, the Croatian comes from two victories in the current season.

Before Delija     (21-5)

The second welterweight semifinal and main fight of the event features the former Bellator champion, who is still looking for regularity in the PFL. The Canadian has won just one of his last four fights.

Rory McDonald       (23-9-1)

Seventh-placed in the regular season, the Jamaican won a place to face MacDonald in the semi-final at the last minute after Magomed Umalatov had visa problems.

Dylan Taylor        (9-2)