The PFL Salt Lake City event saw several key matchups, including a Light Heavyweight bout between Antonio Carlos Jr. and Alex Polizzi. Carlos Jr., the 2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion, weighed in at 205.6 lbs, while Polizzi weighed in at 203.4 lbs. In a hard-fought contest, Alex Polizzi emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), although he missed the playoffs. Carlos Jr., who had 6 points, is now in a wait-and-watch mode regarding his playoff status. Polizzi had 0 points before the match. The event was broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+.
Impressive showing for Alex Polizzi as he grinds out a hard-fought decision-win over Antonie Carlos Junior #PFLRegularSeason
#PFLRegularSeason official result: Alex Polizzi def. Antonio Carlos Jr. via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Polizzi has missed the playoffs. Carlos Jr. is now in wait and watch mode.
Hats off to Alex Polizzi and his coach @Eric_XCMMA for likely winning a really difficult stylistic matchup against Carlos Jr. He should get the nod 29-28
Antonio Carlos Jr. (6 pts) vs. Alex Polizzi (0 pts) open up the main card NOW! #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 ESPN & ESPN+ 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/bFBPaddzgg
Up next at #PFLRegularSeason: Light Heavyweight Regular Season Bout -- Antonio Carlos Jr. (205.6) vs. Alex Polizzi (203.4) Carlos Jr. can clinch a playoff spot with a win of any fashion. https://t.co/QHFAvcaaDL
It’s win-or-go-home time as Gadzhi Rabadanov and Elvin Espinoza collide in this Lightweight Regular Season matchup! #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 ESPN+ 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/pA2h8ZwlPP
2021 PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Carlos Jr. takes on Alex Polizzi in this Light Heavyweight Regular Season contest! [#PFLRegularSeason | Fri, June 21st | 5pm ET on ESPN+ | 8pm ET on ESPN ] https://t.co/eAevuC8GZw
⚖️ Lightweight bout is official! Gadzhi Rabadanov: 156 lbs Elvin Espinoza: 155.8 lbs [#PFLRegularSeason | Fri, June 21st | 5pm ET on ESPN+ | 8pm ET on ESPN ] https://t.co/1P9B4p5uf8
⚖️PFL Salt Lake City Official Weighs In are underway! Light Heavyweight bout is official! Antonio Carlos Jr: 205.6 lbs Alex Polizzi: 203.4 lbs [#PFLRegularSeason | Fri, June 21st | 5pm ET on ESPN+ | 8pm ET on ESPN ] https://t.co/Fgf0IKXBqo