The Professional Fighters League announced it has re-signed a TV deal with ESPN. The new multi-year deal expands on the coverage of the company which recently purchased Bellator MMA. The deal will include coverage of the new PFL PPV Superfight Division. It will also include live event distribution of PFL MMA Global Regular Season, Playoffs […]
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PFL signs deal with DudeWipes
The Professional Fighters League announced a sponsorship deal with DudeWIpes ahead of Friday’s PFL World Championships. The global hygiene brand will integrate with PFL broadcasting during the broadcasts: Under the agreement, DUDE Wipes will present The DUDE to Watch, in which PFL head of fighter operators for PFL Europe and commentator Dan Hardy will breakdown the […]
PFL acquires Bellator from Paramount Global
Bellator 301 on Friday night was the last event in the promotion’s existence under Paramount as PFL announced on Monday that it has acquired the company. According to a press release, it will combine the fight rosters and include PFL v. Bellator Champions in “Mega-Event” in 2024. New MMA Global Powerhouse@PFLMMA acquires @Bellator Our Fighter […]
Ngannou ranked after narrow loss to Fury
Former UFC heavyweight champion has entered the WBC boxing rankings this week at number 10. It was announced via the World Boxing Council’s social media account on Wednesday. Ngannou fought Tyson Fury last month and delivered a knockdown of the lineal heavyweight champion. Ngannou ended up dropping the bout to Fury but gained enough respect […]
Report: PFL seeking to buy Bellator
According to a report from Front Office Sports, the PFL is seeking to acquire Bellator from Paramount. The report cites sources with knowledge of the deal, but with caution that the acquisition could fall through. Bellator is valued at approximately $500 million and the transaction would be primarily cash although the parent company of Bellator, […]