With a revamped roster, the Professional Fighters League is looking to have a fourth season to remember. Inside Esports Stadium Arlington on April 20, the 2022 PFL tournament will begin.
For those unfamiliar, fighters from the PFL perform in a tournament-like format. Depending on the type of win (quick, decision, etc.), you earn a certain number of points. The fighter with enough wins and points moves on to the next round and eventually the playoffs. If you can win during the playoffs, you make it to the finals to compete for a world title and $1 million.
Starting off with the lightweights and light heavyweights, the main event of PFL 1 will see boxer and MMA star Clay Collard face former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens in lightweight action. Raush Manfio, the 2021 lightweight champion, faces Don Madge. 2021 light heavyweight champion Antonio Carlos Junior faces Delan Monte.
Other fighters on the card include Olivier Aubin-Mercier and former champion Natan Schulte.
Who will earn points to eventually become one step closer to the PFL finals? The Sporting News has a full rundown of PFL 1, including schedule, matchups, start times, odds and more.
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When is 2022 PFL 1?
- Date: Wednesday, April 20
- Prelims: 5:30 p.m. ET
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET
The fourth season of the PFL starts on April 20. The prelims will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET while the main card starts at 9 p.m. ET, depending on if there are any scheduling conflicts with ESPN.
How to watch 2022 PFL 1
- ESPN/ESPN+
In the United States, the prelims of PFL 1 will begin on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN.
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $6.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $69.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Where is 2022 PFL 1?
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PFL 1 takes place inside Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas. The arena can hold up to 2,500 people.
Odds for 2022 PFL 1
According to Bovada (Per Fight Odds), Clay Collard is the +105 underdog in the main event against Jeremy Stephens. Stephens is the -125 favorite.
In Canada, Per Sports Interaction, Collard is -110 while Stephens is -120. The widest margin of odds is the matchup between Antonio Carlos Junior (-660) and Delan Monte (+430).
2022 PFL 1 fight card
Main Card (ESPN, ESPN+, 9 p.m. ET)
- Clay Collard vs. Jeremy Stephens; Lightweights
- Raush Manfio vs. Don Madge; Lightweights
- Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Delan Monte; Light heavyweights
- Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Natan Schulte; Lightweights
Prelims (ESPN+, 5:30 p.m. ET)
- Cory Hendricks vs. Emiliano Sordi; Light heavyweights
- Alex Martinez vs. Stevie Ray; Lightweights
- Teodoras Aukstuolis vs. Marthin Hamlet; Light heavyweights
- Omari Akhmedov vs. Viktor Pesta; Light heavyweights
- Bruce Souto vs. Rob Wilkinson; Light heavyweights
- Simeon Powell vs. Clinton Williams; Light heavyweights