The Professional Fighters League announced that DraftKings would be the official sportsbook and daily fantasy partner of the PFL per company press release. The deal is for multi-years that will make DraftKings the “Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the PFL.” Notably, DraftKings was named the “Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner” of the […]
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PFL adds two new execs
The Professional Fighters League announced two new executives to its team for the 2021 season. Tim Clyne will join as its Chief Financial Officer and Jon Werther as its Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and New Business. Clyne will oversee all financial activities while Werther will lead the international expansion efforts and new business […]
PFL reveals roster for 4 of its divisions
The PFL has revealed 4 of its divisions for the season debut set on April 23rd. The Featherweight and Lightweight divisions were announced on Tuesday while the Welterweight and Light Heavyweight divisions were set on Thursday. Below is the list of Featherweights competing at 145lbs: Tyler Diamond Bubba Jenkins Movlid Khaybulaev Brendan Loughnane Sheymon Moraes […]
Anthony Pettis joins PFL
Anthony “Showtime” Pettis has signed with the Professional Fighters League for its upcoming season starting this April 2021. Pettis announced that he was leaving the UFC after the last fight on contract which was this past Saturday. The Professional Fighters League cancelled its 2020 season due to the pandemic, but announced its 2021 season would […]
Report: Claressa Shields signs with PFL
Claressa Shields has signed with the PFL according to a report from MMA Junkie. The promotion has yet to make the news officials but the former two-time Olympic gold medalist in boxing seems set to start an MMA career. Shields will not compete in the 2021 season but will take one-off fights at lightweight according […]