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Seven PFL fighters, including Rob Wilkinson and Thiago Santos, sanctioned for doping with monetary fines and suspensions

Seven fighters from the PFL, including its 2022 light heavyweight champion, Rob Wilkinson, as well as ex-UFC title challenger Thiago Santos, have been handed fines and suspensions after they tested positive for banned substances. The Nevada Athletic Commission met on Tuesday and offered its verdict on each of the athletes after conducting drug tests. The fighters who received suspensions will be required to undertake clean … Continue reading Seven PFL fighters, including Rob Wilkinson and Thiago Santos, sanctioned for doping with monetary fines and suspensions

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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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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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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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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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