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Former UFC Title Challenger Suspended Six Months for Anti-Doping Violation

Former UFC title challenger Taila Santos has been slapped with a six-month suspension.

After a relatively successful run inside the Octagon that saw her take Valentina Shevchenko to the limit, narrowly surrendering a split decision to the reigning flyweight queen, Santos made the move to PFL.

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Last year, she fought her way through the promotion’s 125-pound tournament, beating Ilara Joanne, Jena Bishop, and Liz Carmouche before getting starched by eventual tourney winner Dakota Ditcheva in the finals.