Former UFC heavyweights among flock of replacements inserted into 2022 PFL 5 lineup

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Former UFC heavyweights among flock of replacements inserted into 2022 PFL 5 lineup

The second of three 2022 PFL regular season events held at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta takes place Friday and features competitors in the lightweight and heavyweight divisions.

Tuesday, the promotion announced multiple changes to its 2022 PFL 5 “opening card” (prelims). The main card remains intact and is headlined by a heavyweight bout between 2021 PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza (15-5) and Matheus Scheffel (15-8). In the co-main event, former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis (25-12) battles Stevie Ray (23-10).

Check out the most recent lineup, announced by PFL, which includes the insertion of multiple UFC alums as short-notice replacements.

Former UFC heavyweights among flock of replacements inserted into 2022 PFL 5 lineup