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Marlon Moraes receives indefinite suspension after 7th consecutive defeat in PFL 4 medical suspensions

Marlon Moraes called time on his fighting career last Thursday at PFL 4, succumbing to a seventh consecutive knockout loss. If he does have second thoughts, he must acquire medical clearance before stepping into the ring. Gabriel Braga delivered the coup de grace a little over three minutes into the opening round, ensuring that Moraes ended his brief period with the PFL with three straight … Continue reading Marlon Moraes receives indefinite suspension after 7th consecutive defeat in PFL 4 medical suspensions

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Jesus Pinedo shocked Brendan Loughnane in PFL 4 with a knockout victory in the first round

Brendan Loughnane has lost his PFL featherweight title after being knocked out by Jesus Pinedo in a 94-second upset, eliminating Loughnane from the 2023 playoffs. The fighters both opened aggressively, with Pinedo leading the way and landing strong right hands while Loughnane struggled to find his feet. In the clinch, Pinedo landed a knee to Loughnane that set the reigning champion on the canvas. Pinedo … Continue reading Jesus Pinedo shocked Brendan Loughnane in PFL 4 with a knockout victory in the first round

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Marlon Moraes is determined to end his losing streak at PFL 4 and vows to deliver a winning performance, without disappointing his fans

Marlon Moraes is determined to relive his former glory as one of the best bantamweights in the world by competing for PFL. After facing six consecutive losses by stoppage, he is set to go head-to-head with undefeated featherweight contender Gabriel Braga at PFL 4. As a fighter known for his explosiveness, Moraes is eager to put on a spectacle for his fans. Moraes is an … Continue reading Marlon Moraes is determined to end his losing streak at PFL 4 and vows to deliver a winning performance, without disappointing his fans

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Brendan Loughnane feels content with joining PFL instead of UFC, preferring to be himself than Bill Algeo at the moment

Brendan Loughnane is content with the way his career has played out, despite previously being passed over for a UFC contract. Although the UFC remains the most popular MMA organization, Loughnane has become one of the faces of the PFL and has put together an impressive resume that should place him among the best featherweights in the world. In addition to earning the $1 million … Continue reading Brendan Loughnane feels content with joining PFL instead of UFC, preferring to be himself than Bill Algeo at the moment

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Brendan Loughnane expresses disappointment with PFL’s repeated drug test failures, stating his discontent

The PFL season this year experienced some abrupt changes after a series of positive drug tests from athletes in Las Vegas. These results led to the suspension of ten fighters for testing positive for substances that were banned. The majority of the positive drug tests came from heavyweights or light heavyweights, although this was not limited to these divisions. Flores and Torres were both removed … Continue reading Brendan Loughnane expresses disappointment with PFL’s repeated drug test failures, stating his discontent

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PFL 4 weigh-ins Ty Flores exceeding weight by more than 5 pounds

The PFL 4 weigh-ins took place without any significant issues, except for one major exception. Ty Flores, who is a preliminary light heavyweight competitor, seriously missed weight for Thursday’s upcoming fight night in Atlanta. Flores came in at 211.5 pounds for a 205-pound contest, which means he was 5.2 pounds over the limit, including the allowance for non-title fights that permits an extra pound. Despite … Continue reading PFL 4 weigh-ins Ty Flores exceeding weight by more than 5 pounds

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Brendan Loughnane shall go up against Jesus Pinedo as the main attraction in PFL 4 during June

The upcoming PFL 4 event, slated for June 8 at Atlanta’s OTE Arena, is set to showcase top-notch fighters in the featherweight and light heavyweight divisions. The matchups will be another round of fights for the 2023 season, with scoring to determine which fighters make it to the playoffs in the later part of the year. Brendan Loughnane, who won the $1 million featherweight championship … Continue reading Brendan Loughnane shall go up against Jesus Pinedo as the main attraction in PFL 4 during June

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The PFL debut of Shane Burgos was spoiled by Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who took extra satisfaction with the victory as the promotion seemed to favor Burgos

Olivier Aubin-Mercier, the 2022 lightweight champion of the PFL, recently defeated fellow former UFC fighter Shane Burgos in the main event of PFL 3. This victory marked Aubin-Mercier’s seventh consecutive win. Aubin-Mercier discussed his unexpected win against Burgos and referred to the assumption that the PFL would’ve made a mistake booking him as Burgos’ opponent in Burgos’ debut. Aubin-Mercier believed that the PFL intended to … Continue reading The PFL debut of Shane Burgos was spoiled by Olivier Aubin-Mercier, who took extra satisfaction with the victory as the promotion seemed to favor Burgos

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Brendan Loughnane considered skipping a PFL season but was informed that he must participate in the tournament or wait for a year. Stay up-to-date as Anthony Joshua takes on Jermaine Franklin with real-time round updates

Brendan Loughnane’s dream of becoming the 2022 PFL featherweight champion came true, but he quickly had to refocus his attention on the 2023 season. Despite winning the $1 million grand prize along with the title, Loughnane only had a month before he had to start preparing for the next season. Loughnane had to contend with injuries throughout the 2022 season, but despite feeling healthier heading … Continue reading Brendan Loughnane considered skipping a PFL season but was informed that he must participate in the tournament or wait for a year. Stay up-to-date as Anthony Joshua takes on Jermaine Franklin with real-time round updates

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