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The PFL has been making headlines lately, but unfortunately, not for the right reasons. The league faced a major setback when it was announced that nine of its fighters received drug test suspensions. This included some notable names, such as Thiago Santos and Krzysztof Jotko, both former UFC standouts.
The Nevada Athletic Commission is set to hand out extended suspensions on May 17, and the fighters will be prevented from finishing their 2023 campaigns. The reason behind the suspensions has not been officially stated by the NAC, but it is clear that the PFL has taken a tough stance against performance-enhancing drugs.
Despite this setback, the PFL is moving forward and has announced its line-ups for the second half of the season. The league is set to return to the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, and the updated cards for PFL 4, PFL 5, and PFL 6 have been revealed. Fans can look forward to an exciting line-up of fighters, including some fresh faces and seasoned veterans.
While the suspensions are undoubtedly a blow to the league, it is important to note that the PFL has a zero-tolerance policy towards performance-enhancing drugs. The league has made it clear that it will not tolerate any form of cheating and will take strict action against any fighters who violate its rules.
So, while the suspensions may have cast a shadow over the league, the PFL is ready to move on and put on a great show for its fans. With a line-up of talented fighters and a commitment to fair play, the league is sure to continue to capture the attention of MMA fans around the world.
PFL 4 — Men’s Featherweights and Light Heavyweights:
Main Card:
Brendan Loughnane vs. Jesus Pinedo
Rob Wilkinson vs. Ty Flores
Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Tyler Diamond
Martin Hamlet vs. Sam Kei
Josh Silveira vs. Delan Monte
Preliminary Card:
Bubba Jenkins vs. Jo Sungbin
Marlon Moraes vs. Gabriel Braga
Chris Wade vs. Ryoji Kudo
Impa Kasanganay vs. Tim Caron
Taylor Johnson vs. Andrew Sanchez
Abigail Montes vs. Brandy Hester
Alexei Pergande vs. Akeem Bashir
PFL 5 — Heavyweights and Women’s Featherweights:
Main Card:
Ante Delija vs. Maurice Greene
Larissa Pacheco vs. Amber Leibrock
Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Travell Miller
Aspen Ladd vs. Karolina Sobek
Renan Ferreira vs. Matheus Scheffel
Preliminary Card:
Denis Goltsov vs. Yorgan De Castro
Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Evelyn Martins
Danilo Marques vs. Marcelo Nunes
Julia Budd vs. Martina Jindrova
Olena Kolesnyk vs. Yoko Higashi
Patrick Brady vs. Jordan Heiderman
Isaiah Pinson vs. Denzel Freeman
PFL 6 — Lightweights and Welterweights:
Main Card:
Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Anthony Romero
Sadibou Sy vs. Shane Mitchell
Shane Burgos vs. Yamato Nishikawa
Clay Collard vs. Stevie Ray
Preliminary Card:
Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. David Zawada
Magomed Umalatov vs. Nayib Lopez
Natan Schulte vs. Raush Manfio
Carlos Leal vs. Dilano Taylor
Alexander Martinez vs. Bruno Miranda
Jarrah Al Silawi vs. Cedric Doumbe
Brahyan Zurcher vs. Mike Bardsley
Abdullah Al Qahtani vs. Lamar Brown