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As the 2019 Professional Fighters League playoffs draw near, $1 million paydays lie just a few fights away.

For the 44 fighters still in contention across six divisions, October is a make-or-break month. The math is simple: Win two fights in one night in Las Vegas (or just one fight, in the case of the women's lightweight division) and you lock up a spot in the PFL finals in December.

For new fans of the PFL, or those looking for a refresher, the playoffs are another unique wrinkle in the season-long format -- and we're here to offer an in-depth primer on everything you need to know ahead of the PFL's return to action.

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