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Scottish fighter Stevie Ray, who competed in both PFL and UFC, has announced his retirement once again

After 13 years in the ring, MMA fighter Stevie Ray has once again announced his retirement. Losing his recent fight against Clay Collard at PFL 6, Ray has decided to walk away from the sport, noting his desire to pass on his knowledge and experience. In addition to his recent loss, Ray struggled in the 2023 PFL regular season with two losses, failing to make … Continue reading Scottish fighter Stevie Ray, who competed in both PFL and UFC, has announced his retirement once again

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Three fighters issued with indefinite medical suspensions after PFL 6 losses

The recent PFL 6 event featured some brutal knockouts that resulted in various fighters receiving medical suspensions, which were confirmed by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission the following Monday. Anthony Romero, who was knocked out by Olivier Aubin-Mercier’s knee strike, received a mandatory 60-day suspension with an indefinite suspension until he receives neurological clearance. Dilano Taylor also received a mandatory 45-day suspension due to … Continue reading Three fighters issued with indefinite medical suspensions after PFL 6 losses

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Top earners at PFL 6 included Shane Burgos, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, and Natan Schulte, among others

The payout for the PFL 6 card this past Friday night in Atlanta was hefty, with five fighters earning six-figure salaries, according to the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment commission. The promotion featured the finalization of the 2023 playoffs in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. The top earner was Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who pocketed $100,000 for his knockout victory against Anthony Romero, which secured his place in … Continue reading Top earners at PFL 6 included Shane Burgos, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, and Natan Schulte, among others

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OAM secures win with a brutal knee strike as Burgos falls short of playoff entry in PFL 6

Canadian fighter Olivier Aubin-Mercier maintains his dominance in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight division. He proved his worth by securing a highlight-reel knockout of Anthony Romero in the main event of PFL 6, held at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. Romero took the upper hand early in the first round by landing a crescent kick, but Aubin-Mercier countered well in the following rounds, securing … Continue reading OAM secures win with a brutal knee strike as Burgos falls short of playoff entry in PFL 6

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PFL suspends Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio for a mediocre performance, Shane Burgos advances to playoffs as replacement

Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio have faced a severe penalty from the PFL for their controversial bout, which took place on Friday in Atlanta. During the preliminary contest, lightweights Schulte and Manfio failed to demonstrate any significant offense, resulting in a lackluster and uneventful match. Rather than the high-stakes fight that it was meant to be, it more closely resembled a sparring session. Schulte ultimately … Continue reading PFL suspends Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio for a mediocre performance, Shane Burgos advances to playoffs as replacement

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At the PFL 6 weigh-in, two fighters fail to meet the weight requirement for the event’s last regular season in 2023

The PFL held its final regular-season event in Atlanta after conducting the weigh-ins on Thursday. PFL 6 featured some notable moments, including two fighters failing to make weight. Dilano Taylor, a former welterweight finalist, came in 0.2 pounds over the limit for a non-title fight against Carlos Leal. As a result, Taylor lost one point in the standings and was fined 20% from his purse. … Continue reading At the PFL 6 weigh-in, two fighters fail to meet the weight requirement for the event’s last regular season in 2023

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The PFL debut of Shane Burgos was spoiled by Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who took extra satisfaction with the victory as the promotion seemed to favor Burgos

Olivier Aubin-Mercier, the 2022 lightweight champion of the PFL, recently defeated fellow former UFC fighter Shane Burgos in the main event of PFL 3. This victory marked Aubin-Mercier’s seventh consecutive win. Aubin-Mercier discussed his unexpected win against Burgos and referred to the assumption that the PFL would’ve made a mistake booking him as Burgos’ opponent in Burgos’ debut. Aubin-Mercier believed that the PFL intended to … Continue reading The PFL debut of Shane Burgos was spoiled by Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who took extra satisfaction with the victory as the promotion seemed to favor Burgos

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Canadian fighter Olivier Aubin-Mercier earns a win against Shane Burgos at PFL 3 event by scoring shutout decision

Season 5 of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) kicked off to an impressive start with several electrifying performances. In the main card headliner, 2022 PFL lightweight champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier faced off against Shane Burgos. Despite Burgos being a high-profile addition to the league, Aubin-Mercier outworked him with his striking and grappling dominance, earning a unanimous 30-37 scorecards victory. Burgos was outshined on the feet in … Continue reading Canadian fighter Olivier Aubin-Mercier earns a win against Shane Burgos at PFL 3 event by scoring shutout decision

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Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

Gilbert Burns has been strategically honing his approach to fights by enlisting the help of a scout to assess potential opponents. Ahead of his UFC 287 bout against Jorge Masvidal, Burns told the Trocação Franca podcast of how scout Daniel Mendes’ analytical approach has helped him understand Masvidal’s fighting style better. Part of Mendes’ job is to collate extensive footage of opponents, including identifying and … Continue reading Gilbert Burns employed individuals to examine him and rivals, while Jorge Masvidal is more astute than believed

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