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Neiman Gracie Replaces Don Madge in PFL Playoffs, Meets Magomed Umalatov on Aug. 23

The Professional Fighters League welterweight playoffs have a new entrant.

The promotion announced on Sunday that Don Madge has pulled out of his semifinal bout against Magomed Umalatov due to an undisclosed injury. As a result, Neiman Gracie will step in and face Umalatov on Aug. 23. Additionally, Luca Poclit, who was originally slated to fight Gracie, will remain on the card against Eric Alequin.

PFL 9 takes place at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., and features semifinal bouts at featherweight and welterweight.