2021 PFL playoffs: Rory MacDonald vs. champ Ray Cooper III highlights semifinal matchups

The 2021 PFL playoff matchups are set, and two of the top welterweights will vie for a finals spot.

The playoffs are highlighted by a 170-pound semifinals showdown between former Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald and reigning PFL champ Ray Cooper III in the welterweight semifinals. On the same night, light heavyweights will also compete for a finals spot when reigning champ Emiliano Sordi faces ex-UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Antonio Carlos Junior.

A week prior on Aug. 13, featherweights and lightweights will do battle as ex-UFC fighter Chris Wade meets standout wrestler Bubba Jenkins, and this season’s star, Brendan Loughnane, takes on Movlid Khaybulaev.

Finally, rounding out the PFL playoffs on Aug. 27 are women’s lightweights and heavyweights, where 2019 champion Kayla Harrison will take on Genah Fabian. Boxing world champion Claressa Shields, who made good on her MMA debut, is also expected to compete on the card against an opponent to be announced.

Check out the entire 2021 playoff matchups below.