2022 in Professional Fighters League season | |
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Genre | Sports |
Country of origin | United States |
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Original network | ESPN |
Original release | April 20, 2022 |
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Preceded by | PFL (2021 season) |
This is a list of events and standings for the Professional Fighters League, a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States, for the 2022 season.
Division | Upper weight limit | Champion | Date |
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Heavyweight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st) | ||
Light Heavyweight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) | ||
Welterweight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) | ||
Men's Lightweight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) | ||
Women's Lightweight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) | ||
Featherweight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.5 st) |
PFL Challenger Series is an American mixed martial arts promotion. Young and up-and-coming male and female MMA prospects will compete for a slot in the PFL tournament season and a chance at $1 million. Each week, the PFL Challenger Series will consist of a celebrity guest panel featuring personalities in film, athletics, and music. [1] [2] [3] The PFL Challenger Series will debut on fuboTV. The eight events will stream on consecutive Friday nights starting Feb. 18, and run through March. It will also air on its linear network, Fubo Sports Network. [4]
2022 Contract Winners:
HW: Adam Keresh [5]
LHW: Bruce Souto, Simeon Powell was signed to a development league contract [6] [7]
WW: Jarrah Al Silawa, Chris Mixan was signed to a development league contract [8]
LW:Bruno Miranda, Alexei Pergande was signed to a development league contract [9] [10]
W LW: Martina Jindrová [11]
FW:Boston Salmon [12]
As part off a new multi-year deal with ESPN, the first event of the 2022 PFL season will kick off on April 20, 2022. The new deal includes “expanded media rights,” with the entirety of the PFL's 2022 playoffs, as well as the “majority of regular season events” to simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+. Additional event coverage will also be featured on ESPN2. [13] [14] [15]
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location |
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34 | PFL 10 | November 25, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
33 | PFL 9 | August 20, 2022 | Copper Box Arena | London, England |
32 | PFL 8 | August 13, 2022 | Cardiff Motorpoint Arena | Cardiff, Wales |
31 | PFL 7 | August 5, 2022 | Hulu Theater | New York City, New York, United States |
30 | PFL 6 | July 1, 2022 | Overtime Elite Arena [16] | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
29 | PFL 5 | June 24, 2022 | ||
28 | PFL 4 | June 17, 2022 | ||
27 | PFL 3 | May 6, 2022 | Esports Stadium Arlington | Arlington, Texas, United States |
26 | PFL 2 | April 28, 2022 | ||
25 | PFL 1 | April 20, 2022 | ||
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nter>nter>(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
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Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
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5 | ![]() | 3 |
(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
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nter>nter>(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
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Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
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3 | ![]() | 3 |
(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
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(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
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Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
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3 | ![]() |
nter>nter>(SD) | (Split Decision) | |
(UD) | (Unanimous Decision) | |
(MD) | (Majority Decision) | |
SUB | Submission | |
(T)KO | (Technical) Knock Out | |
L | Loss |
The PFL points system is based on results of the match. The winner of a fight receives 3 points. If the fight ends in a draw, both fighters will receive 1 point. A no-contest will be scored as a draw. The bonus for winning a fight in the first, second, or third round is 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point respectively. The bonus for winning in the third round requires a fight be stopped before 4:59 of the third round. No bonus point will be awarded if a fighter wins via decision. For example, if a fighter wins a fight in the first round, then the fighter will receive 6 total points. A decision win will result in three total points. If a fighter misses weight, the opponent (should they comply with weight limits) will receive 3 points due to a walkover victory, regardless of winning or losing the bout, with the fighter who missed weight being deducted 1 standings point; if the non-offending fighter subsequently wins with a stoppage, all bonus points will be awarded. A fighter who was unable to compete for any reason, will receive a 1-point penalty (-1 point in the standings). The fighters who made weight will not receive a walkover, but will earn points and contracted purse amounts based on their performance in the altered matchup. [17]
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [18] |
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![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [19] |
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![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [20] |
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![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [21] |
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![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [22] |
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![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
Fighter | Wins | Draws | Losses | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Points [23] |
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![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On January 26, 2022, it was announced that PFL had extended their broadcast deal with ESPN. The contract extension included the seven events planned for the 2022 season, which would be broadcast on the main ESPN channel and simulcast on ESPN+. [24]
The 2022 PFL season will be broadcast by RMC Sport in France. [25] Both the 2022 PFL season and the inagurual PFL Challenger Series will be broadcast by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. [26]
Janigleison Herculano Alves, better known as Gleison Tibau is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Professional Fighters League. A professional since 1999, he has competed for the UFC, DEEP, and Golden Boy Promotions.
Kayla Jean Harrison is an American professional mixed martial artist and former Olympic and world champion judoka, currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an American mixed martial arts league founded in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) promotion in 2017 by MMAX Investment Partners. It is the first major MMA organization in which individual athletes compete in a regular season, post-season and championship, rather than on a year-round basis.
Sheymon da Silva Moraes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA) who is competes in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Moraes has also competed in the UFC.
Bevon Kareem Lewis is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional since 2015, he has also competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship, Legacy Fighting Alliance and Xtreme Caged Combat.
The PFL 1 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on April 23, 2021. This was the first regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions.
This is a list of events and standings for the Professional Fighters League, a mixed martial arts organization based in the United States, for the 2021 season.
The PFL 2 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on April 29, 2021. This was the second regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Welterweight and Light heavyweight divisions.
The PFL 3 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on May 6, 2021. This was the third regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Heavyweight and women's Lightweight divisions. After the previous two events aired on ESPN2, this was the first event airing on ESPN.
The PFL 5 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on June 17, 2021. This was the second regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Welterweight and Light heavyweight divisions.
The PFL 6 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on June 25, 2021. This was the third regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Heavyweight and women's Lightweight divisions. This event will aire on ESPN2, with the prelims on ESPN+.
The PFL 8 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on August 19, 2021. This was the second event for of the playoffs with the Heavyweight and Women's Lightweight divisions competing. This event aired on ESPN, with the prelims on ESPN+.
Raynald "Ray" Cooper III is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he is the two time Welterweight champion. A professional competitor since 2012, he has also competed for King of the Cage. Fight Matrix had him ranked a top 10 Welterweight in the world in May 2022. He is currently ranked #16.
PFL Challenger Series is an American mixed martial arts promotion. Young and up-and-coming male and female MMA prospects will compete for a slot in the PFL tournament season and a chance at $1 million. Each week, the PFL Challenger Series will consist of a celebrity guest panel featuring personalities in film, athletics, and music. Mike Tyson, along with NFL stars Ray Lewis and Todd Gurley, are just a few of the names who will decide who gets a shot in the league.
The PFL 1 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on April 20, 2022 at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas. This marked the first regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.
The PFL 2 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on April 28, 2022, at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas. This was the second regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Heavyweight and Featherweight divisions.
The PFL 3 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on May 6, 2022, at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas. This will be the third regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Women's Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.
The PFL 4 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on June 17, 2022 at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the fourth regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.
The PFL 5 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on June 24, 2022 at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the fifth regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Heavyweight and Featherweight divisions.
The PFL 6 mixed martial arts event for the 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on July 1, 2022, at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the sixth regular season event of the tournament and included fights in the Women's Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.