Read about the explosive night in New York City as the Professional Fighters League wraps up its 2023 season with thrilling lightweight and welterweight semifinals. Find out the results and key points from the event.
The Professional Fighters League concluded its highly anticipated 2023 season in New York City on Wednesday night. The action-packed event featured the semifinals of the lightweight and welterweight divisions, providing fans with an unforgettable night of fights.
In a stunning turn of events, Clay Collard and Shange Burgos headlined the main event. Burgos, who was not initially expected to be in the post-season, seized the opportunity to showcase his skills. The league controversially replaced Natan Schulte, a former champion, with Burgos after deeming Schulte’s final regular-season fight unsatisfactory.
Defending lightweight champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier faced off against Brazil’s Bruno Miranda in the co-main event. Both fighters put on an impressive display of skill and determination.
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Fight Results
The night was filled with intense battles, and here are the results from the lightweight and welterweight semifinals:
| Fighters | Result | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos | Clay Collard def. Shane Burgos by unanimous decision | 3 | N/A |
| Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Bruno Miranda | Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Bruno Miranda by TKO (ground n’ pound) | 2 | 4:41 |
| Sadibou Sy vs. Carlos Leal | Sadibou Sy def. Carlos Leal by split decision | 3 | N/A |
| Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Solomon Renfro | Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Solomon Renfro by unanimous decision | 3 | N/A |
The lightweight semifinals showcased the incredible skills and determination of the fighters. Clay Collard emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Shane Burgos, securing a unanimous decision victory. Meanwhile, Olivier Aubin-Mercier displayed his dominance by defeating Bruno Miranda with a TKO in the second round.
In the welterweight semifinals, Sadibou Sy claimed victory over Carlos Leal in a thrilling split decision. Magomed Magomedkerimov also showcased his prowess by securing a unanimous decision win against Solomon Renfro.
The event also featured other exciting matchups, including an amateur lightweight showcase and fights in the featherweight, middleweight, women’s featherweight, and catchweight divisions.
Key Points
- The Professional Fighters League concluded its 2023 season with the lightweight and welterweight semifinals in New York City .
- Clay Collard defeated Shane Burgos in the lightweight division, while Olivier Aubin-Mercier emerged victorious against Bruno Miranda.
- Sadibou Sy and Magomed Magomedkerimov claimed victory in the welterweight semifinals.
- The event took place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden and was broadcasted live on ESPN+ and ESPN.
These thrilling fights marked the end of an incredible season for the Professional Fighters League. Fans were treated to an unforgettable night of action, showcasing the talent and determination of the fighters.
