The 2023 PFL 6 event took place on Friday, featuring an exciting lineup of lightweight and welterweight regular season bouts
The 2023 PFL 6 event took place on Friday, featuring an exciting lineup of lightweight and welterweight regular season bouts at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. With the main card airing on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET and prelims on ESPN+ at 6 P.M. E.T. Fans were treated to a thrilling main event between Olivier Aubin-Mercier and Anthony Romero. In addition, the co-feature showcased a clash between Sadibou Sy and Shane Mitchell.
In the highly anticipated main event, Olivier Aubin-Mercier squared off against Anthony Romero. Mercier entered the bout fresh off a unanimous decision win over Shane Burgos at 2023 PFL 3, while Romero, a 2023 PFL Challenger Series competitor, aimed to secure a playoff spot in his first regular season bout.
Both fighters wasted no time engaging in an intense exchange, with each landing significant strikes. In the opening round, Mercier connected with a clean right hand, momentarily staggering Romero. However, Romero swiftly retaliated with a well-placed crescent kick, showcasing his resilience.
As the fight progressed into the second round, accidental head clashes caused brief pauses in the action. Despite the incidents, neither fighter was penalized as the clashes occurred due to simultaneous movement.
The turning point came in the third round when Aubin-Mercier attempted a left kick. However, Romero expertly changed levels, countering with a devastating knee that resulted in a brutal knockout. The electrifying finish solidified Aubin-Mercier’s victory and showcased his striking prowess.
PFL 6 event delivered a thrilling night of action for MMA fans, culminating in a spectacular main event knockout by Olivier Aubin-Mercier. His victory over Anthony Romero showcased his striking precision and earned him another impressive win in the 2023 season. Additionally, Sadibou Sy’s victory over Shane Mitchell added to the excitement of the evening.
| Bout | Division | Decision | Winner |
| Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. Lamar Brown | Featherweight | Submission | Abdullah Al-Qahtani |
| Brahyan Zurcher vs. Mike Bardsley | Featherweight | TKO | Brahyan Zurcher |
| Solomon Renfro vs. Jarrah Al Silawi | Welterweight | K/O | Solomon Renfro |
| Bruno Miranda vs. Alexander Martinez | Lightweight | Decision | Bruno Miranda |
| Natan Schulte vs. Raush Manfio | Lightweight | Unanimous Decision | Natan Schulte |
| Carlos Leal vs. Dilano Taylor | Welterweight | K/O | Carlos Leal |
| Bout | Division | Decision | Winner |
| Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Anthony Romero | Lightweight | K/O | Olivier Aubin-Mercier |
| Sadibou Sy vs. Shane Mitchell | Lightweight | K/O | Sadibou Sy |
| Shane Burgos vs. Yamato Nishikawa | Lightweight | Unanimous Decision | Shane Burgos |
| Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. David Zawada | Welterweight | TKO | Magomed Magomedkerimov |
| Magomed Umalatov vs. Nayib Lopez | Welterweight | Unanimous Decision | Magomed Umalatov |
| Clay Collard vs. Stevie Ray | Lightweight | TKO | Clay Collard |
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