WASHINGTON, D.C. – Get ready to witness the PFL’s next $1 million lightweight winner on Friday.
No. 1 seed Clay Collard (24-10) is set to face No. 2 Olivier Aubin-Mercier (20-5) in the 155-pound season championship at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Delve into the story from the backstory and the buildup to the end of the fight itself, complete with stats, photos, preview videos, highlight videos, quotes, recaps, and more.
This story will be continually updated throughout the fight and event.
How we got here
Collard has progressed to two semifinals and finally has a shot at $1 million. After outworking Yamato Nishiwaka and knocking out Stevie Ray, he secured a decision victory over Shane Burgos in the semifinals.
On the other hand, Aubin-Mercier won the 2022 lightweight season and outworked Burgos, stopped Anthony Romero, and pounded out Bruno Miranda in the semifinals to earn his spot in the championship.
Clay Collard vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier: Weigh-ins
Fight Day messages
Final betting odds
Defending champion Aubin-Mercier entered as a more than 3-1 favorite to win his second straight $1 million crown.
Is this OAM’s final fight?
Intensity from Collard
Clay Collard vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier: The fight
Records: Collard (24-10), Aubin-Mercier (20-5)
Round 1: Aubin-Mercier dominated the first round.
Round 2: Aubin-Mercier continued to control the fight.
Round 3: Aubin-Mercier sustained control.
Round 4: Collard started to take things over.
Round 5: Aubin-Mercier emerged victorious with a trio of 49-46 scorecards.
The aftermath
Aubin-Mercier won his second straight $1 million lightweight crown. A champ-vs.-champ fight has been proposed, pitting Aubin-Mercier against Bellator’s lightweight champ, Usman Nurmagomedov.
Aubin-Mercier has hinted at a retirement, but said he’s taking time off to be with his family.
Winner post-fight interview
Stay tuned …
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