ESPN reports that a PFL event that was promoted as being live actually was pre-taped which brings into question issues related to gambling on the event. U.S. Integrity, a Las Vegas-based company that monitors betting markets alerted sportsbooks. Bettors that wagered on the event have found their accounts under review. The reason for the review […]
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PFL renews media deal with ESPN
Deadline reports that the Professional Fighters League deal with ESPN has been extended another year with an option for another. The 2022 PFL season will commence on ESPN in April with the promotion’s content airing on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+. Events will also run on ESPN Deportes and TSN. It appears that more PFL events/content […]
Top 10 of 2021: No. 7 PFL returns from one year absence for third season
The Professional Fighters’ League returned after a year absence due to the pandemic for its third season. The company streamed on ESPN+ and ESPN2 for most of its events. It signed Claressa Shields who fought in two MMA fights. While the signing brought in some traffic, it was clear that Shields was a novice with […]