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2021 PFL season winner Raush Manfio announces release from promotion

BAD MMA News — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:47:15 +0000

Raush Manfio ’s run in the PFL has come to an end. Manfio, winner of the PFL’s 2021 lightweight season, announced Monday he’s no longer with the promotion and is a free agent.

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Kenny Florian explains why ‘PFL did the right thing’ in replacing Natan Schulte for Shane Burgos in 2023 playoffs

BAD MMA News — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:55:20 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Kenny Florian doesn’t like the situation that presented itself in the playoffs for PFL’s 2023 lightweight season, but ultimately, he does think it was handled the best way possible. Last month, Natan Schulte beat his friend and teammate Raush Manfio at 2023 PFL 6 in a lackluster decision to advance to the lightweight playoffs going down on Aug. 23. However, shortly after, the PFL removed Schulte from the playoffs despite qualifying based on the point system and replaced him with former UFC fighter Shane Burgos , who didn’t earn enough points to advance. The promotion justified the move by citing that Schulte and Manfio did not perform to their contractually-obligated level of effort.

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Video: Was PFL fair or foul to suspend Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio for lackluster bout?

BAD MMA News — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:31:31 +0000

The 2023 PFL 6 regular season bout between best friends and longtime training partners Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio brought the entire structure of the promotion under question. The fighters went through a glorified sparring match, which Schulte (25-5-1) won by unanimous decision over Manfio (17-5) to clinch a playoff spot. It was a jarring contest, and the cageside commentators criticized the athletes for engaging, despite both claiming they had no desire to face each other due to their relationship.

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PFL’s decision to suspend Raush Manfio ‘distasteful and unnecessary,’ manager says

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:39:33 +0000

A manager of one of the two PFL fighters recently suspended by the promotion due to a lackluster bout has taken exception with the decision. 2022 lightweight champion Raush Manfio lost to close friend Natan Schulte , also the and godfather of his daughter, at 2023 PFL 6 , which took place Friday in Atlanta. The bout was lackluster in nature with minimal engagements. After the fight, PFL removed Natan Schulte from the playoff spot he had just clinched with the win and suspended him. Manfio also was suspended from competing under the promotion’s banner for the rest of 2023. The promotion said Saturday the actions were taken because the fighters “did not meet the standards which all PFL fighters agree to uphold in competition.” Brian Butler, of SuckerPunch Entertainment, manages Manfio.

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PFL tosses Natan Schulte from playoffs, suspends Raush Manfio after bout ‘did not meet the standards’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:20:27 +0000

Natan Schulte won’t be in the 2023 PFL playoffs after all. Less than 12 hours after Schulte (25-5-1) defeated Raush Manfio (17-5) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at 2023 PFL 6 and clinched a playoff spot in the process, the promotion announced his removal from the postseason and both fighters’ suspensions for the remainder of the season. “Last night Natan Schulte and Raush Manfio did not meet the standards which all PFL fighters agree to uphold in competition,” a PFL press release Saturday said. “All fighters in their PFL Fight Agreements agree to use their “best efforts … skills and abilities as a professional athlete to compete … and defeat any opponent.” The bout in question took place Friday at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta on the event’s preliminary card. For the majority of three rounds, Schulte and Manfio were hesitant to engage. The two are close friends and training partners.

PFL tosses Natan Schulte from playoffs, suspends Raush Manfio after bout ‘did not meet the standards’ – MMA Junkie

Natan Schulte def. Raush Manfio at 2023 PFL 6: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:29:45 +0000

Check out these photos from Natan Schulte ’s victory over Raush Manfio at 2023 PFL 6 at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL MMA)

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Raush Manfio views PFL 4 fight with Olivier Aubin-Mercier as his biggest problem this season

BAD MMA News — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:10:18 +0000

Reigning PFL lightweight champion Raush Manfio thinks Olivier Aubin-Mercier is the most dangerous matchup for him this season. Manfio (16-3) is off to a good start, scoring a come-from-behind knockout of Don Madge at 2022 PFL 1 in April.

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Raush Manfio wouldn’t mind fighting ‘biggest name’ Anthony Pettis again: ‘It’s always good for business’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:51:55 +0000

ARLINGTON, Texas – Raush Manfio is open to rematching Anthony Pettis despite already beating him. Manfio (16-3) edged Pettis out during his 2021 PFL campaign and went on to notch two more wins en route to capturing the lightweight title and $1 million prize. The reigning champion got off to a good start this season, when he came from behind to knock out ex-UFC fighter Don Madge at 2022 PFL 1 this past Wednesday. As for what’s next?

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After beating Jeremy Stephens at 2022 PFL 1, Clay Collard eager for revenge vs. Raush Manfio

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:40:57 +0000

ARLINGTON, Texas – Before the 2022 PFL season is over, Clay Collard wants an opportunity to rematch Raush Manfio . Collard (21-9) lost a controversial decision to Manfio in last year’s semifinals, putting an end to his 2021 title hopes. Manfio went on to become the lightweight champion and after both men emerged victorious Wednesday at 2022 PFL 1, Collard hopes they can run things back. “I just want to fight Raush whenever, wherever,” Collard told MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight. “I want to get it back, man.” He continued, “I felt like I won the fight, the fans felt that I won the fight, the computer system had me winning the fight, both veteran commentators had me winning the fight, so he’s delusional.” Related Jeremy Stephens credits Clay Collard for winning war, still thinks he'll 'knock all these motherf*ckers out' on PFL roster Manfio (16-3) came from behind to knock out Don Madge on Wednesday, but it was Collard’s barnburner against Jeremy Stephens that received the headlining spot on the night, which doesn’t surprise the professional boxer. “It was a snoozefest until that last punch,” Collard said of Manfio’s win

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Video: Raush Manfio knocks out Don Madge in comeback win at 2022 PFL 1

BAD MMA News — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:22:50 +0000

It was a close call for Raush Manfio . The 2021 PFL lightweight champion picked up an impressive comeback win, putting away his opponent Don Madge at the 2:42 mark of Round 3 in a bout that he was likely losing on the scorecards. The 155-pound contest took place in the co-main event of 2022 PFL 1 event in Arlington, Texas.

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