PFL 6 payout: Ex-UFC fighter Shane Burgos cashes six-figure check along with five others
Former UFC fighter Shane Burgos made a statement both inside and outside the cage at PFL 6 as he walked away with a hefty six-figure payout.
The event, which took place at the Overtime Elite Arena this past Thursday, featured final regular season bouts in the lightweight and welterweight divisions.
Burgos, who recently switched from the UFC to the PFL as a free agent, showcased his skills and banked an impressive six-figure flat purse in his matchup against Yamato Nishikawa. It's worth noting that the disclosed payouts do not include additional bonuses, sponsorships, or any other discretionary payments.
The payout structure for PFL 6 saw five fighters at the top of the list, each earning a well-deserved $100,000. Meanwhile, the remaining fighters received payouts in the five-figure or four-figure range.
In the main event, fans witnessed a thrilling knockout as 2022 PFL lightweight champion Olivier Aubin-Mercier put Dana White's Contender Series alumnus Anthony Romero to sleep. The electrifying performance by Aubin-Mercier added another highlight to his already impressive resume.
Notable names on the card included Shane Burgos, and Clay Collard, both former UFC fighters who have found a new home in the PFL. Additionally, past PFL championship winners Raush Manfio, Natan Schulte, Sadibou Sy, and Magomed Magomedkerimov brought their championship pedigree to the event, making for an action-packed night of fights.
Shane Burgos claims crucial victory at PFL 6
Shane Burgos notched his inaugural PFL triumph as he secured a resounding unanimous decision win against Yamato Nishikawa. The judges' scorecards were unanimous at 30-26 in favor of Burgos, granting him a well-deserved 3 points at PFL 6.
Burgos, who signed with the PFL last year, faced a setback when his debut against Marlon Moraes was derailed due to injury. However, he made his highly anticipated PFL debut in April, falling short against the formidable Olivier Aubin-Mercier. This loss made it crucial for ‘Hurricane’ to secure a victory against Nishikawa at PFL 6 to remain in contention for the PFL lightweight playoffs.
In the opening round, Nishikawa showcased his striking prowess, targeting Burgos' legs and body, while Burgos responded with a takedown and unleashed a barrage of strikes from a dominant top position.
As the fight progressed into the second round, Burgos maintained control on the ground, relentlessly attacking Nishikawa's body and expertly defending against submission attempts.
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The New York native continued to assert his dominance as the fight entered the final round, landing significant strikes and effectively controlling Nishikawa against the cage. The New York native demonstrated his skill set by maintaining momentum, landing clean punches, and skillfully maintaining top control until the final bell.