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2023 PFL 6 fighter pay: Shane Burgos pockets six-figure purse after move from UFC

Check out the disclosed 2023 PFL 6 fighter pays, including what Shane Burgos is making after jumping over from the UFC.

PFL returned to Atlanta this past Thursday for the third of three shows in three consecutive weeks at Overtime Elite Arena.

2023 PFL 6 featured final regular season bouts at lightweight and welterweight, as well as three showcase fights. In the main event, 2022 PFL lightweight champion [autotag]Olivier Aubin-Mercier[/autotag] knocked out Dana White’s Contender Series alum [autotag]Anthony Romero[/autotag].

Other names on the card included former UFC fighters [autotag]Shane Burgos[/autotag] and [autotag]Clay Collard[/autotag], as well as past PFL championship winners [autotag]Raush Manfio[/autotag], [autotag]Natan Schulte[/autotag], [autotag]Sadibou Sy[/autotag] and [autotag]Magomed Magomedkerimov[/autotag].

MMA Junkie acquired a list of the 24 fighters’ disclosed payouts Monday from the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. The amounts do not include bonuses, sponsorships or any other discretionary payments.

Five fighters topped the list at $100,000, while all other fighters received five-figure or four-figure payouts. Among them was Burgos, who left the UFC as a free agent to sign with the PFL. Friday, Burgos pocketed a six-figure flat purse against [autotag]Yamato Nishikawa[/autotag].

Scroll below to see the disclosed pay for each 2023 PFL 6 fighter.

2023 PFL 3 video: Sadibou Sy crushes Jarrah Al-Silawi with nasty knee to the body

Sadibou Sy completely crushed Jarrah Al-Silawi with a nasty knee to the body.

LAS VEGAS – 2022 PFL champion [autotag]Sadibou Sy[/autotag] closed out PFL’s third event of 2023 in spectacular fashion.

At Friday’s 2023 PFL 3 which took place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Sy (14-6-2) folded his opponent [autotag]Jarrah Al-Silawi[/autotag] with a nasty body kick and then followed up with punches to pick up a second-round TKO in the main event of the card.

The stoppage came at the 1:14 mark and earned Sy five points in the 2023 welterweight season. The event aired on ESPN+, following prelims on ESPN.

The first round was a fairly even affair, as Al-Silawi (18-5) had his moments despite Sy being in control for the majority of the round. In the second round, Sy came out strong. He connected with a nasty knee to the body that immediately hurt Al-Silawi. From there, Al-Silawi backed up in pain, as Sy rushed in to finish what he started. It was a vicious TKO win.

You can check out Sy’s finish in the video below:

Sadibou Sy gets the finish in the 2nd round! 5 Point Finish for the "Swedish Denzel"#PFLRegularSeason pic.twitter.com/Si0SkwmGzZ

— PFL (@PFLMMA) April 15, 2023

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for PFL 2023, Week 3.

2023 PFL 3 predictions: Two unanimous picks from welterweight, lightweight openers

Check out our staff members’ picks for 2023 PFL 3 in Las Vegas, which features season-opening fights at welterweight and lightweight.

	Sy vs. Al-Silawi	Egli vs. Magomedkerimov	Ray vs. Schulte	Manfio vs. Martinez	Lopez vs. Mitchell	Amir vs. Miranda	Jenkins vs. Juusola
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 45-33	Sy (69%)	Magomedkerimov (95%)	Schulte (72%)	Manfio (88%)	Lopez (72%)	Miranda (76%)	Jenkins (82%)
Nolan King @mma_kings 48-30	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Matt Erickson @MattE 48-30	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 48-30	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Juusola
Simon Samano @SJSamano 47-31	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Ray	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 45-33	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Mitchell	Miranda	Jenkins
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 44-34	Al-Silawi	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Amir	Jenkins
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 44-34 2018, 2022 Champion	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Ray	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 44-34	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Ray	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Mike Bohn @MikeBohn 43-35 2014 Champion	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Brian Garcia @thegoze 43-35 2017 Champion	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Ray	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 41-37	Sy	Magomedkerimov	Schulte	Manfio	Lopez	Miranda	Jenkins

The PFL wraps up its Las Vegas three-event residency this week with the start of the lightweight and welterweight regular seasons.

PFL 2023, Week 3 takes place Friday at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

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In the main event, 2022 welterweight season winner [autotag]Sadibou Sy[/autotag] (13-6-2) takes on former Brave CF champion [autotag]Jarrah Al-Silawi[/autotag] (18-4). Sy is nearly a 2-1 favorite at the betting window, and our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers have him as a near-unanimous pick at 10-1.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Magomed Magomedkerimov[/autotag] (30-6) is by far the biggest favorite on the card at more than 12-1 in his welterweight bout against [autotag]Ben Egli[/autotag] (14-4). Not surprisingly, Magomedkerimov is one of two unanimous picks on the main card.

Also on the main card, two-time (2018, 2019) lightweight season winner [autotag]Natan Schulte[/autotag] (23-5-1) is back to take on [autotag]Stevie Ray[/autotag] (25-11). Schulte is a 4-1 betting favorite, but Ray has a pocket of support that leaves Schulte with just a 7-4 picks lead.

[autotag]Raush Manfio[/autotag] (16-4), the 2021 lightweight winner, takes on [autotag]Alexander Martinez[/autotag] (10-3) to open his 2023 regular season. Even though Martinez is the slight -150 favorite at the betting window, Manfio is our staff members’ other unanimous pick a 11-0.

[autotag]Shane Mitchell[/autotag] (13-4) takes on the unbeaten [autotag]Nayib Lopez[/autotag] (15-0) at welterweight. Lopez is a -250 favorite and is a near-unanimous pick at 10-1. And -150 lightweight favorite Bruno Miranda (14-3) is a 10-1 pick over Ahmed Amir (12-3-1).

To open the main card, [autotag]Brandon Jenkins[/autotag] (16-9) is a slight favorite at welterweight against [autotag]Zach Juusola[/autotag] (13-9), and he’s got a big 10-1 picks lead.

In the MMA Junkie consensus picks, Sy (69 percent), Magomedkerimov (95 percent), Schulte (72 percent), Manfio (88 percent), Lopez (72 percent), Miranda (76 percent) and Jenkins (82 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for PFL 2023, Week 3.

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PFL announces main and co-main events for first three 2023 regular season cards

Brendan Loughnane vs. Marlon Moraes, Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Shane Burgos are among the big fights to open the 2023 PFL season.

The PFL on Thursday announced three headliners and three co-headlining fights for the first three events of the 2023 regular season, which will kick off April 1 and run for three consecutive weeks at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.

At 2023 PFL 1 on April 1, reigning featherweight champion [autotag]Brendan Loughnane[/autotag] (26-4) will headline against former UFC title challenger [autotag]Marlon Moraes[/autotag] (23-11-1). The co-main event will feature another former UFC title challenger as [autotag]Thiago Santos[/autotag] (22-11) takes on 2022 light heavyweight champion [autotag]Rob Wilkinson[/autotag] (17-2). The first event of the year is set to air on ESPN.

PFL 2 will take place April 7, headlined by 2022 PFL heavyweight champion [autotag]Ante Delija[/autotag] (23-5) taking on UFC veteran [autotag]Yorgan De Castro[/autotag] (9-3). The night’s co-main event will feature reigning women’s lightweight champion [autotag]Larissa Pacheco[/autotag] (19-4) taking on former Bellator champion [autotag]Julia Budd[/autotag] (16-5) in the promotion’s new women’s featherweight division. PFL 2 is set to air on ESPN 2.

Closing out the first half of the regular season with PFL 3 on April 14, the event will be headlined by reigning lightweight champion [autotag]Olivier Aubin-Mercier[/autotag] (17-5) welcoming UFC veteran [autotag]Shane Burgos[/autotag] (15-3), who was supposed to make his promotional debut last November but withdrew due to injury. The co-main event will pit 2022 welterweight champion [autotag]Sadibou Sy[/autotag] (13-6-2) against [autotag]Jarrah Al-Silawi[/autotag] (18-4). PFL 3 will air on ESPN 2.

Despite the official announcements by PFL, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, which represents Burgos and Loughnane, indicated on Twitter that his fighters had yet to agree to their respective bouts.

The pfl went and announced a bunch of fights that have no been agreed to. So hold up before you get excited about anything

— malki kawa (@malkikawa) February 2, 2023

The entire lineups for all three events will be announced at a later date.

As in years past, the champions of all six divisions following two regular season bouts and playoffs will claim the title and grand prize of $1 million.

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2022 PFL 6: Best photos from Atlanta

Check out these photos from 2022 PFL 6 which featured Kayla Harrison, Rory MacDonald, Ray Cooper III, and more.

Check out these photos from 2022 PFL 6, which took place at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, and was headlined by Kayla Harrison vs. Kaitlin Young. (Photos courtesy of PFL) (Gallery updated throughout the event.)

Photos: 2022 PFL 6 ceremonial weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the 2022 PFL 6 weigh-ins at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta.

Check out these photos from the 2022 PFL 6 weigh-ins at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. (Photos courtesy of PFL)

Nov 23, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift (7) and offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (71) celebrate after defeating the Texas A&M Aggies at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 28, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald shouts at an official during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 1, 2020; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst looks on in the first half against the Oregon Ducks in the 106th Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 27, 2019; San Diego, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz reacts after the Holiday Bowl against the Southern California Trojans at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley stands on the field during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

PFL 2022, Week 6 predictions: Who are our four unanimous picks in Atlanta?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the PFL Week 6 main card, which features two-time champ Kayla Harrison and Rory MacDonald.

	Harrison vs. Young	MacDonald vs. Sy	Brett Cooper vs. Ray Cooper III	Fabian vs. Pacheco	Al-Silawi vs. Umalatov
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 107-59	Harrison (90%)	MacDonald (92%)	Ray Cooper III (91%)	Pacheco (63%)	Umalatov (78%)
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 112-59 2018 Champion	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 110-61	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Mike Bohn @MikeBohn 110-61 2014 Champion	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Simon Samano @SJSamano 108-63	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Al-Silawi
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 107-64	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 106-65	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Nolan King @mma_kings 103-68	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Al-Silawi
Brian Garcia @thegoze 103-68 2017 Champion	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Al-Silawi
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 100-71	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Al-Silawi
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 95-76	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Umalatov
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 82-89	Harrison	MacDonald	Ray Cooper III	Pacheco	Al-Silawi

Editor’s note: The main card fight between Magomed Magomedkerimov (29-6) and late replacement Dilano Taylor (9-1) was booked too late to be included in our staff picks and reader picks.

The PFL is back for its final event of the regular season fights with women’s lightweights and welterweights vying for playoff positions.

PFL 2022, Week 6 takes place Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, two-time women’s lightweight winner [autotag]Kayla Harrison[/autotag] (13-0) takes on late replacement [autotag]Kaitlin Young[/autotag] (12-12-1). Harrison is a massive favorite of as much as 50-1, and she’s one of four unanimous picks on the main card from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, former Bellator welterweight champ [autotag]Rory MacDonald[/autotag] (23-8-1) is a big favorite against [autotag]Sadibou Sy[/autotag] (10-6-2). MacDonald currently leads the welterweight standings and is a unanimous pick from our staff members.

Also on the main card, [autotag]Brett Cooper[/autotag] (28-16) is a heavy underdog against two-time welterweight winner [autotag]Ray Cooper III[/autotag] (24-8-1). Ray Cooper is another unanimous pick at 11-0.

In a women’s lightweight bout, [autotag]Larissa Pacheco[/autotag] (16-4) is more than a 4-1 favorite against [autotag]Genah Fabian[/autotag] (5-2) and is our fourth unanimous pick.

And to open the main card, we have our only contentious bout among our pickers. [autotag]Jarrah Al-Silawi[/autotag] (18-3) is roughly a 2-1 underdog against [autotag]Magomed Umalatov[/autotag] (11-0). It’s close with our pickers: Umalatov has just a 6-5 edge.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Harrison (90 percent), MacDonald (92 percent), Ray Cooper III (91 percent), Pacheco (63 percent) and Umalatov (78 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

2022 PFL 3: Best photos from Arlington

Check out these photos from 2022 PFL 3 which took place at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Check out these photos from 2022 PFL 3 which took place at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL)

Apr 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General overall view of the 123rd Penn Relays at Franklin Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 30, 2017; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of “Checkerboard Neyland” before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; A general view of Davis Wade Stadium during a game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide game. The Crimson Tide defeated the Bulldogs 31-6. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2017; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; View of Tiger Stadium as LSU Tigers plays Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 23, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; A general view during the third quarter of the game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

2022 PFL 3 faceoffs video: Kayla Harrison vs. Marina Mokhnatkina, Anthony Pettis, Rory MacDonald, more

Watch the pre-fight staredowns and check out the photo gallery from the 2022 PFL 3 weigh-ins.

ARLINGTON, Texas – Fighters competing at 2022 PFL 3 went face-to-face at ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their bouts on Friday.

The 2021 PFL champion [autotag]Kayla Harrison[/autotag] (12-0) squared off with [autotag]Marina Mokhnatkina[/autotag] (6-2) Thursday. The two competitors are set to meet in the main event of Friday’s event, capping off the first event of the season including the women’s lightweight division.

In the co-main event, 2021 welterweight champion [autotag]Ray Cooper III[/autotag] (24-7-1) will face PFL Challenger Series newcomer [autotag]Carlos Leal[/autotag] (16-3) to close out the first event featuring 170-pound fighters.

With a spotlighted free agency behind her, Kayla Harrison (@KaylaH) is set to welcome Marina Mokhnatkina to her house tomorrow. 🏠#2022PFL3 | https://t.co/nF3L5ocZob pic.twitter.com/FxmGu84PCX

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 6, 2022

The main card for PFL Championship airs on ESPN2 and streams on ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET following the prelims on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET.

Check out the pre-fight faceoffs in the video above and the photo gallery from the weigh-ins below.

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Photos: 2022 PFL 3 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the 2022 PFL 3 ceremonial weigh-ins.

Check out these images from the 2022 PFL 3 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)