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Renan Ferreira and Matheus Scheffel express their thoughts on the various PFL doping cases, with Ferreira stating that he had suspicions about some fighters’ use of performance enhancing drugs

The upcoming PFL 5 fight in Atlanta between Brazilian heavyweights Renan Ferreira and Matheus Scheffel is set to be a thrilling encounter, as both fighters aim to qualify for the 2023 playoffs and win a $1 million prize. Despite losing their first bouts in April to Rizvan Kuniev and Bruno Cappelozza, respectively, their opponents tested positive for banned substances, resulting in Ferreira and Scheffel earning … Continue reading Renan Ferreira and Matheus Scheffel express their thoughts on the various PFL doping cases, with Ferreira stating that he had suspicions about some fighters’ use of performance enhancing drugs

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Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

Chael Sonnen, an MMA fighter, dismisses concerns over potential performance-enhancing drug (PED) use in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Though PFL recently signed a prominent heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, it has faced difficulties over the past month. In mid-May, nine fighters, including Bruno Cappelozza and Thiago Santos, were suspended for using various banned substances. And earlier this week, PFL’s 2023 light heavyweight champion, Rob Wilkinson, … Continue reading Chael Sonnen downplays PFL’s recent PED suspensions, stating that it’s not a significant issue

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Nine PFL fighters served suspension for use of prohibited substances; the banned substances they took have been exposed

Nine fighters from the Professional Fighters League (PFL) have been handed suspensions by the Nevada Athletic Commission. The PFL has already taken the bold step of removing all fighters flagged by the Commission from the ongoing 2023 season. Fines will also have to be paid as part of the disciplinary procedures. Former PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza received a nine-month suspension for testing positive for … Continue reading Nine PFL fighters served suspension for use of prohibited substances; the banned substances they took have been exposed

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Thiago Santos, Krzysztof Jotko, and two additional individuals test positive for banned substances during PFL 2023’s first half

According to reliable sources, multiple fighters have tested positive for banned substances during the first half of the PFL heavyweight and light heavyweight season, held in Las Vegas. Two of the fighters who have failed drug tests are Thiago Santos and Krzysztof Jotko. These two fighters made their debut under the PFL banner in April and lost their respective matches against Will Fleury and Rob … Continue reading Thiago Santos, Krzysztof Jotko, and two additional individuals test positive for banned substances during PFL 2023’s first half

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Competing in PFL 2, Larissa Pacheco secures victory over former Bellator champion Julia Budd, following a contentious points decision

In PFL’s first appearance of 2023, Larissa Pacheco, the 2022 lightweight champ, defeated Julia Budd, the former Bellator featherweight titleholder, via scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 30-27. This win put another champion on Pacheco’s list of victories. The event took place at featherweight and saw Pacheco take the No. 3 spot in the point standings behind Marina Mokhnatkina and Amber Leibrock, who picked up earlier … Continue reading Competing in PFL 2, Larissa Pacheco secures victory over former Bellator champion Julia Budd, following a contentious points decision

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Pacheco and Budd faced off in PFL 2 with the results now in

The latest PFL event, PFL 2, presented a thrilling fight card at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday night. The spotlight was on the main event, where two featherweight fighters, Larissa Pacheco and Julia Budd, went head-to-head. Pacheco, a former PFL tournament winner, has been on a winning streak, securing six victories in a row, while Budd has suffered two … Continue reading Pacheco and Budd faced off in PFL 2 with the results now in

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