There were fireworks backstage at the PFL Playoff event on Friday night as MMA managers were involved in altercation and police have charged Ali Abdelaziz. Abdelaziz and Abe Kawa were involved with the police report (obtained by MMA Junkie) stating that Abdelaziz struck Kawa in the face with a closed fist. Kawa states in the […]
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PFL Playoffs Payout: Harrison tops salaries on night fighters cashed twice
MMA Payout has obtained the payout sheet from Friday’s Professional Fighter’s League Friday Night at the Mandalay Bay via the NAC. Kayla Harrison topped the payout roster with $100,000. Via the Nevada Athletic Commission: Kayla Harrison $100,000 + 25,000 (quarterfinal winnings) $125,000 def. Bobbi-Jo Dalziel $25,000 Larissa Pacheco $25,000 def. Sarah Kaufman $25,000 […]
PFL announces partnership with DraftKings
The Professional Fighters League announced a partnership with DraftKings starting with the 2019 PFL Playoffs Bracket Challenge. The press release indicates that MMA fans will have two opportunities to “earn up to $50,000.” The details on how to play from the press release: The 2019 PFL Playoffs Bracket Challenge is free and easy to play. […]
PFL 3 Prelims on ESPN2 draw 113,000 viewers
The Professional Fighters’ League prelims which aired on ESPN2 on Thursday afternoon/evening drew 113,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event was the precursor to the third event of the second season for the PFL. The prelims saw Emiliano Sordi get a 2nd round KO against Vinny Magalhaes in a light heavyweight matchup. Also, […]
PFL and iHeartMedia announce new partnership deal
The Professional Fighters League and iHeartMedia announced a marketing and content partnership deal “designed to promote fight events and enhance the fan experience through the fusion of music and MMA.” The PFL begins its second season in its “sport-season format” of Regular Season, Playoffs and Championships next week. iHeartMedia touts itself as the “umber one […]