Olivier Aubin-Mercier Interview (1:59)

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with PFL Championships finalist, Olivier Aubin-Mercier. Aubin-Mercier talks about his decision to sign with PFL in the first place and just how grueling the season has been for him both physically and mentally. With all of that in his rear view, he discusses whether this may be it for him after this season or if he’s got time for another run. Plus he shares his thoughts on running into a former training partner in the finals with a chance at a million bucks. Plus, he reluctantly answers what he’d do if he won the cash.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: PFL Championships (32:10)

While the UFC may have gone away for a week, that doesn’t mean the guys don’t have picks for you. PFL has put together a banger of a card for pay-per-view and we’re diving into some of our favorite plays off of it. They’ll be breaking down three of the best and most competitive million-dollar championship fights, and also digging into a parlay and an underdog that should make your wallet fat this Friday. Don’t miss it. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Stevie Ray Interview (38:05)

Closing out this week’s edition of TTP is an interview with PFL Championships finalist and Aubin-Mercier opponent, Stevie Ray. Ray discusses the near retirement and why he wasn’t as close to walking away as some people seem to think he was. Plus, he discusses having trained with Olivier Aubin-Mercier and whether or not that will play a factor into how this all goes down. While there’s no retirement in sight for Ray, he also discusses whether or not he’ll have it in him to continue through another tough PFL season and whether winning the cash or not will play a factor in that decision.

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A different UFC veteran than previously scheduled will be welcoming Marlon Moraes to the PFL on November 25th.

The promotion announced on Monday that Sheymon Moraes will be replacing the injured Shane Burgos against the former WSOF champion at the 2022 Championship event.  Per a press release, Burgos will now make his debut in the 2023 regular season.  The bout was previously set to be part of the pay-per-view portion of the event.  After the change in opponents, the PFL announced that Moraes vs Moraes will take place on the prelims while the promotional debut of Aspen Ladd against Julia Budd will be moved to the pay-per-view.

OFFICIAL: Due to Injury, Shane Burgos is out of his bout against @MMARLONMORAES. Marlon now faces @sheymonmoraes.

Here is your Updated 2022 #PFLWorldChampionship bout order pic.twitter.com/HBVCRpnm16

— PFL (@PFLMMA) November 7, 2022

Sheymon Moraes (23-6) will be looking to close out his year on a high note. after falling to two-time season winner Lance Palmer in the regular season.  A UFC veteran himself, Moraes competed in the Octagon from 2017 to 2019 where he posted a 2-3 record.  Moraes was immediately signed to the PFL after being released from the UFC where he has been more active in competing six times in two years.  Previously unscheduled to compete on the Championship card, Moraes steps in on roughly three weeks notice for the bout.

Marlon Moraes (23-10) enters the bout looking to snap a four fight skid.  A former WSOF champion, “Magic” notably holds UFC victories over current champion Aljamain Sterling and former featherweight champion José Aldo.  His current skid dates back to 2020 and while the losses are all to top ranked competition, Moraes nonetheless made the decision to retire after he was released from the UFC.  Moraes will be returning to compete as a featherweight for the first time in his career for his upcoming bout.

The 2022 Championship event is scheduled to take place at the Hulu theater in Madison Square Garden and will feature the six tournament finals as well as several showcase bouts.

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