Preview: 2023PFL3 ‘Aubin-Mercier vs. Burgos’ via TCritchfield52
with a left hook to capture $1 million in November. Additionally, Aubin-Mercier is capable of mixing kicks with his punches, enjoying success in particular with kicks to the legs and body.
Unlike some of the PFL’s other high-profile acquisitions in recent years, Burgos joins the league while still trending upward. He exited the UFC on a two-bout winning streak with an 8-3 overall mark in the Octagon, and at 32 years old, he still appears to be in his physical prime. While the Team Tiger Schulmann member made his name as an action fighter, his last UFC win overshowcased his ability to rely on takedowns and grappling.
Despite moving up in weight, Burgos will be the taller and rangier fighter in this matchup. Aubin-Mercier cannot match the volume of his opponent on the feet, but he has enough power to finish Burgos there if the New Yorker gets careless. Still, the most intelligent approach for Aubin-Mercier would be to neutralize Burgos in the clinch and look to get the fight to the mat. Look for the more risk-averse Aubin-Mercier to fight a typically intelligent fight and capture a decision.
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