It might be a long shot but if things break his way, Juan Adams could be a millionaire before the end of the year.
Adams, a former UFC fighter, announced on Wednesday that he’s signed with the PFL as a heavyweight alternate. He’ll need someone to withdraw in order to fight and have a chance at earning points for a playoff spot where he could compete for the $1 million grand prize.
“Just signed to contract for (PFL),” Adams wrote on Facebook. “I will be an alternate meaning that if anyone can’t fight for whatever reason, I get my shot. I weigh in June 23 either way in Atlanta.”
2022 PFL 5 will play host to the second heavyweight fights of the season June 24 at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.
Adams, 30, earned a spot on the UFC roster through Dana White’s Contender Series in July 2018. He went 1-3 in four promotional appearances, winning his debut by third-round TKO against Chris de la Rocha before dropping three straight to Arjan Bhullar, Greg Hardy and Justin Tafa.
Since being released by the UFC in February 2020, Adams has gone 4-1 under the Fury FC banner. He finished Aaron Rosa by first-round TKO in his most recent fight this past February at Fury FC 56.
