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Report: PFL seeking to buy Bellator

September 1, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

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, […]

The Interview with Sean O’Connell

July 21, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Finishing out the week before, the week before, I spoke with PFL broadcaster and former PFL Light Heavyweight Champion Sean O’Connell. We preview the playoffs which start on August 4th.

The Interview with Kenny Florian

July 20, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

I had the opportunity to speak with Kenny Florian to discuss the PFL Playoffs coming up on August 4th. Florian gives us his picks and discusses the most outstanding fighters in PFL thus far.

The Interview with Randy Couture

July 19, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Ahead of the PFL Playoffs which start on August 4th, I talked to Randy Couture about the season and his expectations on who should make it to New York. Couture also gives a snippet as to whether GSP will return to MMA.

As exclusive negotiating window with ESPN ends, PFL eyes big media rights deal

June 29, 2023 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Sports Business Journal reports that the PFL’s exclusive negotiating window with ESPN has ended and the promotion is exploring other options. The organization is open to M&A opportunities to try to gain marketshare. PFL told SBJ that it is seeing “very broad and very intense interest” in its product. PFL’s found & Chair Donn […]