The Professional Fighters League announced an investment round of $65 million to fund international expansion, top talent acquisition, new product innovation, and global audience growth according to a company press release. “The 65 million institutional financing round was led by Ares Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, and Knighthead Capital,” stated the press release. The release includes […]
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PFL announces heavyweight and women’s lightweight divisions
The Professional Fighters League announced its rosters for its Heavyweight and Women’s Lightweight divisions. The biggest name from the group is two-time PFL champ Kayla Harrison as she returns to attempt to go back-to-back in her division. The men’s heavyweight division will include former Strikeforce and UFC fighter Fabricio Werdum. Also of note is Mohammed […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 7 PFL cancels 2020 season
The Professional Fighters League cancelled its 2020 season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While other organizations returned this year, the PFL thought it would be best to cancel the season and return in 2021. The announcement was made this past April as many organizations had shut down operations. BREAKING: Professional Fighters League Reschedules […]
Fabricio Werdum signs with PFL
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 […]
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 […]