N. Schulte is two-time PFL lightweight champion Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Two-time champion of the PFL lightweight tournament (up to 70,3kg), he already has a date and opponent set for his debut in the 2022 season. The Brazilian fighter will face former UFC Olivier Aubin Mercier on the first card of the year, scheduled for the day April 20th. The information was released by the 'ESPN' website.
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Champion of the lightweight tournament in 2018 and 2019, Natan failed to reach the playoffs in the 2021 season. With a defeat to Marcin Held and a victory over Alex Martinez. However, the Tupiniquim athlete did not reach the necessary score to reach the knockout stages of the competition. The Brazilian has a record of 21 triumphs, four setbacks and one draw in professional MMA.
Fired from Ultimate in 2019, Aubin-Mercier was hired by the PFL for the 2021 season. Even with two victories in two fights, over Marcin Held and Darrel Horcher, both on points, the 33-year-old fighter was unable to qualify for the playoffs . The 'Canadian Gangster' scores 13 positive results and five negative results as a professional.
The first event of the season will star former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens, who faces Clay Collard. In the co-main event, the last lightweight champion Raush Manfio, faces the South African Don Madge. The show will be held at 'Esports Stadium Arlington', in Arlington, Texas (USA).
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