Collard Defeats Burgos In A Close Battle To Advance To PFL Lightweight Finals
During the 2023 PFL Playoffs 3, Clay Collard beat Shane Burgos in their lightweight semi-final via a unanimous decision.
In the opening round, Collard’s increased output was causing Burgos trouble as he targeted the head and body with numerous combinations.
In response, Burgos connected with some kicks, but it was Collard who dominated the opener.
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The second round was much the same as Collard’s striking drew blood from Burgos’ face. The latter fired back with kicks on the inside, which caused Collard to go off balance.
However, that was a momentary blip as Collard responded with a left hook that sent Burgos to the floor. Although he aimed for the finish, Burgos survived the round.
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In the final round, both fighters exchanged in an attempt to gain an advantage. Collard attempted a takedown that was prevented, as Burgos’ kicks started to gain momentum.
The two traded until the final bell, but it was Collard who shaded it on the cards: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
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As a result, Collard will now face Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the finals which will take place on November 24th, 2023.
Full Results
Clay Collard def. Shane Burgos via a unanimous decision: 29-28 29-28, 29-28
Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Bruno Miranda via a second-round TKO
Sadibou Sy def. Carlos Leal via a split decision: 28-29, 29-28, 29-28
Magomed Magomedkerimov def. Solomon Renfro via a unanimous decision: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
Biaggio Ali Walsh def. Ed Davis via a second-round TKO
Alexei Pergande def. Shawn Stefanelli via a unanimous decision: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27
Mostafa Rashed Neda def. Korey Kuppe via a first-round TKO
Michelle Montague def. Abigail Montes via a second-round submission
Abdullah Al-Qahtani def. David Zelner via a unanimous decision: 30-26, 30-26, 30-25
John Caldone def. Nathaniel Grimard via a first-round TKO