Don’t miss the epic clash between Clay Collard and Shane Burgos at PFL 9: Collard vs Burgos. Get all the details about this thrilling lightweight bout and the full fight card.
The highly anticipated main event of PFL 9 : Collard vs Burgos is set to take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, August 23. This thrilling bout is part of the 2023 Playoffs, featuring a series of MMA fights in the welterweight and lightweight classes. The winners of these matchups will advance to the prestigious PFL World Championship, where a staggering $1 million prize awaits.
In the main event, Clay Collard, a two-time PFL semifinalist with an impressive record of 23-10, will face off against fellow-American Shane Burgos, who boasts a record of 16-4. Both fighters are known for their explosive fighting styles and have garnered a loyal fan base.
The co-main event will showcase the talents of Olivier Aubin-Mercier, the 2022 PFL lightweight champion from Canada, as he takes on Bruno Miranda from Brazil. This matchup promises to be a clash of different fighting styles and nationalities, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Other notable fights on the card include Sadibou Sy from Sweden going up against Carlos Leal from Brazil in the welterweight division, and Magomed Magomedkerimov facing off against Solomon Renfro in another welterweight matchup. The main card opener will feature Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, in an all-American lightweight showcase bout against Ed Davis.
Fans in the United States can catch the action live on ESPN+ starting at 9 pm ET, with the prelims kicking off at 6:30 pm ET. Australian viewers can tune in to Stan Sport on Thursday, August 24, with the event starting at 11 am AEST.
Don’t miss out on this electrifying night of MMA action as Clay Collard and Shane Burgos go head-to-head in a battle for lightweight supremacy. Stay tuned for the full fight card and exciting results from PFL 9 : Collard vs Burgos.
PFL 9 : Collard vs Burgos Fight Card
| Main Card |
|---|
| Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos – Lightweight Playoff |
| Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Bruno Miranda – Lightweight Playoff |
| Sadibou Sy vs. Carlos Leal – Welterweight Playoff |
| Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Solomon Renfro – Welterweight Playoff |
| Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Ed Davis |
| Prelims |
|---|
| Alexei Pergande vs. Shawn Stefanelli |
| Mostafa Rashed Neda vs. Korey Kuppe |
| Abigail Montes vs. Michelle Montague |
| Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. David Zelner |
| John Caldone vs. Nathaniel Grimard |
