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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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PFL’s Ray Sefo is supportive of USADA testing in response to recent drug test suspensions, emphasizing a commitment to a clean sport

Ray Sefo, President of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), remains determined in the face of recent drug test suspensions that have cast a shadow over the league. His plan is to now invite further scrutiny of the fighters with participation from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the official drug-testing partner of the UFC. The USADA will oversee the playoffs and the season-ending championship event and … Continue reading PFL’s Ray Sefo is supportive of USADA testing in response to recent drug test suspensions, emphasizing a commitment to a clean sport

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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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Rob Wilkinson, PFL champion, has been banned from the 2023 season after testing positive for drugs

Former PFL light heavyweight champion Rob Wilkinson has been removed from the ongoing 2023 season following a positive test for a banned substance. While the substance found in Wilkinson’s system is yet to be disclosed, he has been pulled from the 2023 season and is expected to face disciplinary action from the Nevada Athletic Commission, which oversaw his last contest in April. Wilkinson was originally … Continue reading Rob Wilkinson, PFL champion, has been banned from the 2023 season after testing positive for drugs

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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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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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Thiago Santos embraces hometown training after taking notes from Jamahal Hill fight

In his 24 octagon appearances for the UFC, Thiago Santos learned a valuable lesson in his final bout, which was against Jamahal Hill in August. Despite being known for his striking skills, Santos attempted to take Hill down 20 times during the bout, rather than sticking to his roots. This change in his game plan left him feeling tired and disillusioned. However, as he prepares … Continue reading Thiago Santos embraces hometown training after taking notes from Jamahal Hill fight

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Thiago Santos expresses desire to put his hands on Adesanya

As he prepares to face UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Thiago Santos has boasted he relishes a chance of beating up Israel Adesanya. Santos is not concerned about dropping down to the middleweight division but a fight against Adesanya will be a great opportunity to test his mettle against the  interim middleweight champion, Santos confesses his encounters with Adesanya in the past had not particularly … Continue reading Thiago Santos expresses desire to put his hands on Adesanya

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