Read about Olivier Aubin-Mercier’s impressive victory in the 2023 PFL Championships, where he secured his second consecutive lightweight title. Find out about his future plans and the potential for retirement. This article provides an exciting recap of the thrilling main event.
| Olivier Aubin-Mercier clinches second consecutive PFL lightweight title
| Clay Collard puts up a strong fight with damaging leg kicks and body shots
| Aubin-Mercier dominates with ground control and comes close to submitting Collard
| The Canadian fighter wins by unanimous decision
| Aubin-Mercier announces plans to take a break from the sport
| Possibility of retirement after the hiatus
| Aubin-Mercier’s impressive record and two $1 million titles in the PFL
| This article was originally published on Sherdog and has been syndicated with permission.
Olivier Aubin-Mercier Clinches Second PFL Lightweight Title
In an electrifying main event at the 2023 PFL Championships, Olivier Aubin-Mercier secured his second consecutive Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight title. The Canadian fighter faced off against Clay Collard in a thrilling showdown at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Collard started strong, landing damaging leg kicks and body shots. However, Aubin-Mercier showcased his ground control skills and came close to submitting Collard with a rear-naked choke in the final round. Ultimately, Aubin-Mercier won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 49-46 in his favor.
Following the victory, Aubin-Mercier announced his plans to take a break from the sport. He expressed his desire to spend time with his family and enjoy some leisure activities, possibly involving sand and the beach.
Since joining the PFL in 2019, Aubin-Mercier has been on an impressive winning streak, accumulating a 10-0 record and earning two $1 million titles. However, the demanding schedule has taken a toll on him both mentally and physically. During the post-fight press conference, Aubin-Mercier hinted that this break could potentially lead to retirement.
This remarkable achievement by Aubin-Mercier solidifies his position as one of the top fighters in the lightweight division . His dominance in the PFL has been unparalleled, and fans eagerly await his next move.
Please note that this article was originally published on Sherdog and has been syndicated with permission.
