Former UFC Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum has signed with the Professional Fighters League and will participate in the 2021 PFL Heavyweight Division this spring. The 43-year-old Werdum ends a 13-year stint with the UFC/Strikeforce. In his last 8 years, he had a 10-4 record in the UFC including winning the UFC Heavyweight Title against Cain Velasquez […]
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PFL partners with group to deliver its SmartCage analytics
As sports move toward embracing analytics more and more, the PFL is utilizing its capabilities from its SmartCage data to deliver analytics for fight fans. According to a press release from the PFL, Flagship Solutions Group, and IBM Gold Business Partner will partner with the PFL to manage, design, and deliver the experience leveraging IBM’s […]
PFL announces return in 2021
The Professional Fighters League announced its 2021 regular season schedule set to begin in Las Vegas in April 2021. The PFL announced last spring that it would skip the 2020 season due to concerns over the coronavirus. The season will commence on April 23, 2021 and include events on 4/29, 5/6, 6/10 and 6/25. According […]
PFL looks to add $50M for 2021
CNBC reports that the Professional Fighters League is looking to raise money in order to expand overseas. The promotion cancelled its 2020 season but intends to return in 2021 with an expansion in its operations. The PFL is a single-entity league which is controlled by investors is looking for a third round of funding. It […]
PFL’s New Year’s Eve Finale draws 361,000 viewers on ESPN2
The PFL Championships on New Years Eve on ESPN2 Tuesday drew 361,000 viewers. The event featured the conclusion of the promotion’s second season with its tournament format for a $1 million prize. Notably, it outdrew the NBA game between Denver and Houston on NBA TV at the same time. The PFL Championship aired from New […]