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The PFL 5 event resulted in medical suspensions for 4 fighters for 6 weeks, while 1 fighter was sidelined indefinitely

Last Friday’s PFL 5 event in Atlanta went smoothly with only one fighter facing an extended break from the sport due to medical reasons. On Monday, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission disclosed the medical suspensions handed down from the event. Patrick Brady suffered a severe knee injury during his preliminary bout with Jordan Heiderman, and as a result, has been shelved indefinitely and will … Continue reading The PFL 5 event resulted in medical suspensions for 4 fighters for 6 weeks, while 1 fighter was sidelined indefinitely

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Larissa Pacheco, Ante Delija, Aspen Ladd, and two others received the top salaries at PFL 5

The recent PFL 5 fight card in Atlanta saw five fighters take home the highest payout of $100,000 each. The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission shared this news on Sunday. Ante Delija, the 2022 PFL heavyweight champion, claimed the top spot with a $100,000 payday after beating Maurice Greene in the main event. Sadly, Delija missed out on the first fight of the season, resulting … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco, Ante Delija, Aspen Ladd, and two others received the top salaries at PFL 5

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Larissa Pacheco and Ante Delija lead the charge in a night of explosive finishes at PFL 5

Heavyweight fighter Ante Delija secured the victory against Maurice Green in the main event of PFL 5, but after missing his first fight of the season, he also needed a first-round finish to qualify for the 2023 playoffs. However, Green proved a tough opponent who clinched and grappled throughout the fight with the heavyweight champion. Delija managed to land a few hard strikes that earned … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco and Ante Delija lead the charge in a night of explosive finishes at PFL 5

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Larissa Pacheco anticipates the sizzling matchup of Kayla Harrison’s four fights with Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul on a PFL PPV event

Kayla Harrison has not competed since losing to Larissa Pacheco in the final of the PFL lightweight tournament in 2022. Pacheco has indicated that she is open to another fight with Harrison, given the right circumstances. Pacheco believes that this would be a great opportunity to promote women’s MMA and to normalise the fact that women can fight and are just as good as men. … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco anticipates the sizzling matchup of Kayla Harrison’s four fights with Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul on a PFL PPV event

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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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Larissa Pacheco claims that many individuals approached her with requests for money following her victory over Kayla Harrison, which earned her $1 million

Larissa Pacheco’s life underwent a significant transformation after she earned the title of 2022 PFL featherweight champion by defeating Kayla Harrison and becoming a millionaire. According to Troca Franca, Pacheco had to brace herself mentally for the challenges that come with being a champion. Some of these challenges include navigating new friendships and encountering family members and acquaintances who show up looking for financial assistance. … Continue reading Larissa Pacheco claims that many individuals approached her with requests for money following her victory over Kayla Harrison, which earned her $1 million

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Kayla Harrison uncertain about future, hopes to avoid one-year hiatus, leaving fate to higher power

After suffering a surprising loss to Larissa Pacheco last November, Kayla Harrison abandoned her plans for the upcoming year. Despite her intention to fight individually, the two-time Olympic gold medalist was scheduled to compete in her third season for the PFL. However, the taxing tournament, which involved fighting four times over approximately seven months, was a lot for her mind and body. Following the announcement … Continue reading Kayla Harrison uncertain about future, hopes to avoid one-year hiatus, leaving fate to higher power

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