The ''PFL 3''

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event for the 2023 season of the

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was held on April 14, 2023, at

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, United States. This marked the third regular-season event of the tournament and included fights in the

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and

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divisions.

Background

The first round of the PFL regular season ended at this event, with

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facing

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, a free-agent acquisition in the lightweight division. In the welterweight division,

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met Jarrah Al-Silawi.

Results

Standings after event

The PFL points system is based on results of the match. The winner of a fight receives 3 points. If the fight ends in a draw, both fighters will receive 1 point. The bonus for winning a fight in the first, second, or third round is 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point respectively. The bonus for winning in the third round requires a fight be stopped before 4:59 of the third round. No bonus point will be awarded if a fighter wins via decision. For example, if a fighter wins a fight in the first round, then the fighter will receive 6 total points. A decision win will result in three total points. If a fighter misses weight, the opponent (should they comply with weight limits) will receive 3 points due to a walkover victory, regardless of winning or losing the bout; if the non-offending fighter subsequently wins with a stoppage, all bonus points will be awarded.

Heavyweight

Welterweight

Lightweight

References

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