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Daniel Pineda fails drug test, leaving $1 million PFL matchup in jeopardy

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:03:36 +0000

Daniel Pineda might not be fighting in the PFL finals on New Year’s Eve after all. Pineda (28-13), who reached the featherweight playoff final, has failed a Nevada Athletic Commission-administered drug test. Without being overturned, the test likely will knock him out of his $1 million featherweight final against Lance Palmer on Dec. 31.

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Daniel Pineda extends 100 percent finish rate to book spot in PFL featherweight final

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:48:36 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Daniel Pineda defied the doubters and surged into the PFL featherweight final after claiming back-to-back first-round finishes in the PFL’s second playoff event of the 2019 season at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Pineda (28-13), who went into the playoffs seeded seventh of the eight remaining 145-pounders at the start of the evening, finished Movlid Khaybulaev in just 29 seconds to earn a spot in the semifinals, then submitted Jeremy Kennedy via guillotine choke after four minutes to secure his passage through to the final in New York on New Year’s Eve. Pineda’s latest two finishes extended his remarkable 100 percent finish rate across 28 career wins and booked his place in the featherweight final, where he will face fellow American Lance Palmer at Madison Square Garden. Chatting to reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage after the event, the 34-year-old was understandably pleased with his performances. Related Ray Sefo hails unfancied stars after PFL lightweight, featherweight playoff finals decided Natan Schulte happy to 'leave no doubt who's best' after winning spot in second straight PFL playoff PFL 2019, Playoffs 2 results: Defending champs Lance Palmer, Natan Schulte advance “It went good, I’m very happy,” he said

Daniel Pineda extends 100 percent finish rate to book spot in PFL featherweight final – MMA Junkie

Natan Schulte happy to ‘leave no doubt who’s best’ after winning spot in second straight PFL playoff

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:48:35 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Reigning PFL lightweight tournament champion Natan Schulte continued his quest to become a two-time PFL champ after tearing through the opposition in the promotion’s second playoffs event of the 2019 season at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Schulte (19-3-1) needed less than nine minutes total fighting time to secure two stoppage wins and punch his ticket to the New Year’s Eve finale at Madison Square Garden. Schulte submitted Ramsey Nijem via rear-naked choke after just 52 seconds in a wild, but short, quarterfinal matchup. The Brazilian then moved on to defeat Akhmed Aliev, who held the clear edge in the stand-up exchanges between the two. But Schulte adjusted his game, took his man to the mat in the second round, then finished him with a tight arm-triangle choke.

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Ray Sefo hails unfancied stars after PFL lightweight, featherweight playoff finals decided

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:48:34 +0000

LAS VEGAS – After a successful second night of playoff action at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, PFL president Ray Sefo arrived at the dais for the post-fight news conference looking happy and relaxed, and for good reason. “The guys fought great,” he told the assembled media, including MMA Junkie. “There were six finishes. From last week, we had two No

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PFL 2019, Playoffs 2: Daniel Pineda extends 100% finish rate to book featherweight final spot

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:36:30 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Daniel Pineda defied the doubters and surged into the PFL featherweight final after claiming back-to-back first-round finishes at the PFL 2019: Playoffs 2 event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Pineda (28-13), who went into the playoffs seeded seventh of the eight remaining 145-pounders at the start of the evening, finished Movlid Khaybulaev in just 29 seconds to earn a spot in the semifinals, then submitted Jeremy Kennedy via guillotine choke after four minutes to secure his passage through to the final in New York on New Year’s Eve. Pineda’s latest two finishes extended his remarkable 100% finish rate across 28 career wins and booked his place in the featherweight final, where he will face fellow American Lance Palmer at Madison Square Garden. Chatting to reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage after the event, the 34-year-old was understandably pleased with his performances. “It went good, I’m very happy,” he said.

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Off Guard: ‘Late bloomer’ Ramsey Nijem says he’s ready to book his place in PFL final

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:02:52 +0000

LAS VEGAS – Ramsey Nijem is all set to make his mark and book his place in the final of the PFL lightweight tournament and place himself just one win away from the $1 million prize. Nijem (10-7 MMA, 1-1 PFL) takes on current PFL lightweight tournament champion Natan Schulte in the quarterfinals of of the PFL’s 2019 playoffs Thursday night at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The “Ultimate Fighter” alum says the prospect of fighting twice in one night in the quarterfinals, then the semifinals, holds no fear for him

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PFL lightweight champion Natan Schulte plots potential path to 2019 final

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:48:53 +0000

PFL’s 2018 lightweight champion and 2019 tournament No. 1 seed, Natan Schulte , is all set for a big night in Las Vegas as he prepares for the lightweight playoffs Thursday at Mandalay Bay Events Center The Brazilian (17-3-1 MMA, 4-0-1 PFL), who hasn’t lost since the promotion rebranded from World Series of Fighting to the PFL in 2018, is looking to become a two-time lightweight tournament champion starting by negotiating his quarterfinal bout with former UFC fighter Ramsey Nijem on Thursday. Looking back at his time with the promotion, the 27-year-old from Santa Catarina says he has continued to evolve and head into the knockout portion of the PFL’s 2019 season a better fighter than the man who won the title last year.

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Off Guard: Andre Harrison keen to set up potential trilogy battle with Lance Palmer in PFL playoffs

BAD MMA News — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:48:52 +0000

Andre Harrison is on weight, on point and ready to go ahead of the PFL Playoffs. The 31-year-old American faces the possibility of two fights in one night, with the featherweight quarterfinals and semifinals both set to take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday. Speaking to MMA Junkie outside the Delano Las Vegas hotel, Harrison (21-1 MMA, 5-1 PFL) cut a confident, relaxed figure ahead of a big night. “I feel good, man,” he said. “I’ve had a great camp and I’m excited to go out there and put on (a show) for you guys.” Despite his powerful, muscular frame, Harrison says his gas tank will not be an issue over the course of his night’s work, saying he’s “got the best cardio, hands down.” Harrison takes on Alex Gilpin in the quarterfinals of the tournament, and already knows his likely opponent in the semis if he’s successful

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PFL 2019 playoffs set for three October events in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:31:12 +0000

After four months of regular-season action, 44 fighters have carved out spots in the PFL Season 2 playoffs. MMA Junkie has learned from PFL sources the company will hold a trio of events at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, with fighters across six divisions vying for a spot in the tournament finals and a $1 million prize. Welterweight and women’s lightweight bouts will take place Oct.

PFL 2019 playoffs set for three October events in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie

Three 2019 PFL playoff events set for October in Las Vegas

BAD MMA News — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:03:43 +0000

Gallery Kayla Harrison def. Moriel Charneski at PFL 11: Best photos view 11 images The Professional Fighters League’s second season has set the dates for its 2019 playoffs, and for the first time the promotion will touch down in “Sin City.” Three nights of playoff events will take place at Manadalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Oct. 11, Oct.

Three 2019 PFL playoff events set for October in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie