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PFL Fighter Hospitalized Before Massive Weight Miss

A fighter was hospitalized during his weight-cut, and will no longer be competing at tomorrow’s (Thurs. May 23, 2019) Professional Fighters League (PFL) 13 show from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York. Featherweight Alexandre Bezerra was initially slated to face Jeremy Kennedy on the card. However, MMA Fighting reports that Bezerra passed […]

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A fighter was hospitalized during his weight-cut, and will no longer be competing at tomorrow’s (Thurs. May 23, 2019) Professional Fighters League (PFL) 13 show from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York.

Featherweight Alexandre Bezerra was initially slated to face Jeremy Kennedy on the card. However, MMA Fighting reports that Bezerra passed out while cutting weight and was subsequently hospitalized. That didn’t stop him from weighing in this morning, coming in at nine pounds over.

Bezerra has now been removed from the fight, and Kennedy will instead face Luis Rafael Laurentino, who was left without an opponent when Alexandre Almeida missed weight by coming in over one pound. PFL 13 is headlined by a featherweight match-up between Lance Palmer and Alex Gilpin.

Check out the full PFL 13 weigh-in results here:

  • Lance Palmer (145.2) vs. Alex Gilpin (145.4)
  • Chris Wade (155.4) vs. Nate Andrews (155.6)
  • Andre Harrison (145.8) vs. Peter Petties (144.6)
  • Ramsey Nijem (154.4) vs. Ronys Torres (not medically cleared)
  • Akhmed Aliev (155.4) vs. Carlao Silva (154.8)
  • Alexandre Almeida (147*) vs. Luis Rafael Laurentino (145.4)
  • Islam Mamedov (155.6) vs. Ylies Djiroun (155.4)
  • Rashid Magomedov (154.8) vs. Loik Radzhabov (155.6)
  • Natan Schulte (155) vs. Bao Yincang (154.8)
  • Alexandre Bezerra (155*) vs. Jeremy Kennedy (145.4)
  • Damon Jackson (145.2) vs. Movlid Khaybulaev (145.8)
  • Steven Siler (145.4) vs. Gadzhi Rabadanov (145.6)

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PFL 1: Season 2 Live Results Tonight (May 9)

The first PFL (PFL) event in the second season will take place tonight (May 9). PFL 1: Season 2 will be held inside NYCB Live in Uniondale, NY. The main event will feature a women’s lightweight clash between Kayla Harrison and Larissa Pacheco. Se…

The first PFL (PFL) event in the second season will take place tonight (May 9). PFL 1: Season 2 will be held inside NYCB Live in Uniondale, NY. The main event will feature a women’s lightweight clash between Kayla Harrison and Larissa Pacheco. Season one welterweight winner Magomed Magomedkerimov takes on John Howard. Ray Cooper […]

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WWE’s Lilian Garcia Joins Professional Fighters League as In Cage Announcer

WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia is moving from the squared circle to the cage. On Monday, Professional Fighters League officials announced that the 15-year veteran of World Wrestling Entertainment would be joining the PFL as the new in-cage announcer …

WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia is moving from the squared circle to the cage. On Monday, Professional Fighters League officials announced that the 15-year veteran of World Wrestling Entertainment would be joining the PFL as the new in-cage announcer starting with season 2 kicking off on May 9. “I’m looking forward to stepping in the […]

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PFL Investor Bruce Deifik Dies In Car Crash

Bruce Deifik, the former owner of the Ocean Resort Casino and Professional Fighters League (PFL) investor, has died. Paul O’Gara, Deifik’s lawyer, told the Associated Press that Deifik died in a car crash. He was driving home after attendin…

Bruce Deifik, the former owner of the Ocean Resort Casino and Professional Fighters League (PFL) investor, has died. Paul O’Gara, Deifik’s lawyer, told the Associated Press that Deifik died in a car crash. He was driving home after attending a Colorado Rockies baseball game. Deifik was 64. A spokesperson for the Ocean Resort Casino said […]

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PFL Announces Multi-Year Broadcast Deal With ESPN

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year broadcast deal with ESPN. This is an interesting move for the sports media juggernaut, who recently obtained the broadcast rights to the UFC. PFL made the announcement today (Mon. February 25, 2019) that their events would now air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Also, PFL has […]

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year broadcast deal with ESPN.

This is an interesting move for the sports media juggernaut, who recently obtained the broadcast rights to the UFC. PFL made the announcement today (Mon. February 25, 2019) that their events would now air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Also, PFL has struck a similar deal with TSN to air their cards in Canada.

PFL and ESPN’s new broadcast deal kicks off on Thursdays in May with regular season events airing through August. Then, three playoff cards will air in October before season finals on New Year’s Eve. The finals will air on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

ESPN executive vice president of programming Burke Magnus had this to say in an official statement:

“We are pleased to add the PFL to our combat sports roster. This unique and innovative competition structure provides MMA fans with a great option to see some of the best fights and content in the sport.

“ESPN is the home of combat sports, and we look forward to delivering thrilling live PFL events and powerful storytelling to fans, across all platforms.”

PFL CEO Peter Murray also commented:

“We are thrilled to bring the PFL to ESPN, the undisputed leader in sports. ESPN is a ground-breaking pioneer that has fundamentally changed the way fans consume sports, and we at the PFL are reimagining MMA for fans and fighters.”

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PFL Fighter Required Emergency Surgery After Frightening Knockout Loss

This was a frightening knockout.

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As we’ve noted, last night’s (Thurs. August 30, 2018) PFL 7 event featured one of the most frightening knockouts you’ll ever see.

After a two-year layoff, Muhammad De’Reese hit Leroy Johnson with a knee in the clinch that planted Johnson on his face. De’Reese hadn’t competed since his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 23 in 2016.

The knockout was so devastating that Johnson was left unconscious for quite some time before he came to. Eventually he was able to leave the cage on his own power. Check out the knockout here:

Soon after the ordeal, Johnson was transported to a nearby hospital. His manager revealed on Twitter that an emergency surgery was required for the heavyweight:

“For those wondering about LeRoy Johnson, here’s the update I have. had emergency surgery for a vertebrae that slipped out of place & a 2nd surgery for high blood pressure issues. Has feeling in arms and legs. PFL flying his fiancé to Philly to be with him. Thats all I know now”

MMA Junkie reports that both Rubenstein and a PFL official have confirmed they will provide updates on the situation as more becomes available.

For now, Johnson seems to be stable in the emergency room and has his family with him.

We wish him the best in his recovery from injuries suffered in the loss.

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