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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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Sadibou Sy’s thunderous walk-off wheel kick deemed Knockout of the Year contender

Sadibou Sy strategically landed a spinning wheel kick on Shane Mitchell in the recent PFL 6 card held in Atlanta. From the beginning, Sy looked for an opening to unleash the kick, which he nearly landed in the opening round. However, it wasn’t until the third round when Sy successfully landed the blow on the side of Mitchell’s head, sending him crumpling to the canvass. … Continue reading Sadibou Sy’s thunderous walk-off wheel kick deemed Knockout of the Year contender

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Carlos Leal secures playoff spot after knocking out Dilano Taylor with brutal force in PFL 6

Carlos Leal secured his spot in the PFL playoffs with a dominating win on Friday night that caught the attention of his welterweight peers. Headlining PFL 6’s undercard, Leal achieved his goal with a spectacular knockout of Dilano Taylor, runner-up for the 2022 welterweight title. Despite a rocky start in the opening round, Leal bounced back to rock Taylor with a powerful right hook, followed … Continue reading Carlos Leal secures playoff spot after knocking out Dilano Taylor with brutal force in PFL 6

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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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