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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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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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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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