Renan Problema is knocked out by Ante Delija and says goodbye to the PFL's 'millionaire dream'

R. Problema (left) loses to A. Delija (right) and says goodbye to the PFL's millionaire prizes. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Couldn't Renan Problem. This Saturday (13), the Brazilian took on the responsibility of winning to advance to the PFL finals, in search of the US$ 1 million prize (around R$ 5 million, at the current price). He, however, succumbed to the power of Before Delija, who will make the final against Matheus Buffa in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg.).

Renan now says goodbye to the playoffs and is unable to fulfill his big dream. The Brazilian has a record of nine triumphs and four setbacks in professional MMA.

Delija, on the other hand, will face Matheus Buffa. The Croatian reaches his second consecutive final, having lost to

The fight

With two aggressive styles, what was expected was a 'clash of carts' in the cage, but Delija took advantage and, in a few seconds, placed Problem next to the fence and then went under. The Croatian then began to score well with his ground and pound strikes and easily opened gaps to score a knockout. The Brazilian could not withstand the blows and ended up being knocked out in the initial stage, saying goodbye to the millionaire prize in the PFL.

PFL 8 Results 2022

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Dilano Taylor defeated Rory McDonald by technical knockout (punches) at 3m59sec of R1 – Semifinal

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Before Delija derrotou Renan Problem by technical knockout (punches) at 4m31sec. of R1 – Semifinal

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Matheus Buffa defeated Juan Adams by technical knockout (punches) at 3m45sec. of R3 – Semifinal

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Sadibou Sy defeated Carlos Leal in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) - Semifinal

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nate Kelly submitted Ben Ellis with a rear naked choke at 2m45sec. from R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Josh O'Connor submitted Emran Sakhizaada with a rear naked choke at 2m56sec. from R3

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Marcin Wójcik submitted Mick Stanton with a rear naked choke at 4m44sec. from R1

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Chris Mixan defeated Christian Stigenberg via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Szymon Bajor defeated Ronny Markes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-27, 30-27)

QUALIFYING

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Lee Chadwick defeated Przemysław Mysiala by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Will Fleury defeated Anthony Salamone via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Maxim Radu defeated Vojto Barborík by technical knockout (knee injury) at 1m15sec. from R1

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Moktar Benkaci and Francesco Nuzzi ended 'No Result' after illegal strike (finger to the eye)