The PFL 5 mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on June 17, 2021.

[2] In the co-main event, the 2019 PFL Welterweight tournament winner Ray Cooper III faced Nikolay Aleksakhin.

[3] The remaining two fights of the main card featured Cezar Ferreira against Chris Camozzi in the Light Heavyweight division, and 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight tournament winner Emiliano Sordi facing former UFC and Bellator fighter Daniel Spohn.

Nikolay Aleksakhin received a walkover win regardless of bout outcome but is eligible to gain stoppage points.

The fighters who made weight will not receive a walkover, but will earn points and contracted purse amounts based on their performance in the altered matchup.