The rationale for Taila Santos’ elimination from the PFL flyweight grand prix has been revealed.
The one-time UFC title challenger, now PFL fighter has accepted a six-month suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency for testing constructive for oxandrolone and clenbuterol, stemming from an out-of-competition check on March 21.
In keeping with the discharge, oxandrolone and clenbuterol are “non–specified Substances within the class of Anabolic Brokers, that are prohibited always below the PFL Anti-Doping Coverage and PFL Prohibited Record.”
Santos was scheduled to face Juliana Velasquez at PFL 2 earlier this month earlier than withdrawing, and has been faraway from the division’s World Event. Santos is eligible to compete once more on Sept. 21 following the conclusion of her sentence.
The 31-year-old Santos made it to the finals of the 2024 season earlier than she was completed by Dakota Ditcheva in dominant vogue on the PFL World Championship card in November. Santos signed with PFL following a seven-fight stint within the UFC, which features a resolution loss to Valentina Shevchenko in her lone championship alternative at UFC 275 in June 2022.
The 26-fight UFC vet competed for the ultimate time within the octagon at UFC Singapore in August 2023, shedding a call to Erin Blanchfield earlier than being given her launch from the promotion.
