Julianna Peña was ready to welcome Kayla Harrison to the UFC but wasn’t confident about the chances of her signing in free agency.
Harrison re-signed with the PFL after the league …read more
Source:: MMANews
ARLINGTON, Texas – There were high expectations in 2021 when the PFL brought in two high-profile free agents.
Former Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald and ex-UFC and WEC lightweight champ Anthony …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Sean Strickland is apologizing for comments he made about the Professional Fighters League (PFL), but not about Kayla Harrison.
Harrison (13-0 MMA) squared off with Mokhnatkina (6-3 MMA) at PFL 3 …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator, or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie men’s and women’s pound-for-pound rankings saw major movement coming out of a weekend of UFC, Bellator and PFL action.
At UFC 274, Charles Oliveira – after …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – Even after Ray Cooper III missed weight for his welterweight PFL season opener, very few were counting on Carlos Leal to beat him.
Cooper (24-8-1) came in with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Anthony Pettis had a smile on his face for the entirety of PFL 3 fight week in Arlington, TX. Through Media Day, to the weigh-ins, and more.
After appearing to be …read more
Source:: MMANews
ARLINGTON, Texas – Rory MacDonald’s move to the PFL in 2021 didn’t go the way he had planned it, but he’s got redemption on his mind this year.
In 2021, after …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC middleweight fighter Sean Strickland has blasted Kayla Harrison for her performance against Marina Mokhnatkina at PFL 3.
Harrison (13-0 MMA) squared off with Mokhnatkina (6-3 MMA) in the headliner of …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ARLINGTON, Texas – Anthony Pettis is confident the version of himself on display to open his 2022 PFL season is the real deal – and not the one who fizzled …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – It’s been a while since Kayla Harrison had to put in a full and go home without a finish, but the PFL’s biggest star isn’t worried.
In fact, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from Kayla Harrison’s unanimous decision victory over Marina Mokhnatkina at 2022 PFL 3. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from 2022 PFL 3 which took place at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kayla Harrison called her unanimous decision win over Marina Mokhnatkina in the PFL opener on Friday “utter dog crap.” …read more
Source:: ESPN
Two-time Professional Fighters League women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison was dominant once again, but her performance in the PFL 3 Regular Season main event on Friday wasn’t up to snuff …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Kayla Harrison may be one of the top pound-for-pound women’s fighters in the sport but she’s also her own worst critic.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist picked up a dominant win …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Anthony Pettis has his first PFL win in the bag.
While it took him three tries, Pettis (25-12) kicked off his 2022 season with a victory Friday at Esports Stadium in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Rory MacDonald kicked off his 2022 PFL season with a slick submission Friday in Arlington, Texas.
At 2022 PFL 3, MacDonald (23-8-1) dominated opponent Brett Cooper (28-16) on the ground before …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Perhaps fight fans weren’t overly familiar with the name Carlos Leal as they entered 2022 PFL 3. One dominant victory later over two-time PFL champion Ray Cooper III and things …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — “Showtime” is back.
Anthony Pettis scored his first victory post-Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at 2022 PFL 3 on …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Tonight’s PFL 3 main card features a welterweight bout between Rory MacDonald and Brett Cooper.
MacDonald (23-8-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s fight looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Red …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis returns to action at tonight’s PFL 3 event for a lightweight matchup with Myles Price.
Pettis (25-12 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
PFL women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison. | Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
The 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League continues!
Week 3 of the regular …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
PFL 3 takes place tonight and will feature the women’s lightweights and men’s welterweight divisions, capped off by Kayla Harrison making her season debut against Marina Mokhnatkina!
Also in action is …read more
Source:: MMANews
PFL welterweight champion Ray Cooper III. | PFL MMA
Kayla Harrison tries to make it four tournament runs in a row, while former champ Cooper …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
ARLINGTON, Texas – The PFL has many goals in mind as the promotion progresses through the 2022 season and beyond, but acquiring free agents, big-name free agents at that, continues …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – The third event of the 2022 PFL season takes place on Friday at Esports Stadium, and MMA Junkie will be on the scene reporting and providing live …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kayla Harrison and Marina Mokhnatkina face off ahead of their Friday showdown at PFL 3. | PFL MMA
MMA Fighting has PFL 3 results for …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
ARLINGTON, Texas – Fighters competing at 2022 PFL 3 went face-to-face at ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of their bouts on Friday.
The 2021 PFL champion Kayla Harrison (12-0) squared off with Marina …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these images from the 2022 PFL 3 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMAMania.com, Drake Riggs
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Professional Fighter’s League’s (PFL) 2022 season concludes its stretch of events in Texas this Friday night (May 6) …read more
Source:: MMAMania
The 2022 Professional Fighters League Season continues Friday at 5:30 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
ARLINGTON, Texas – Anthony Pettis admits he took his PFL debut season lightly, but he won’t be making that mistake again.
The former UFC and WEC champion said he wasn’t as …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMAMania.com, Drake Riggs
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Professional Fighter’s League (PFL) Lightweight contenders Kayla Harrison and Marina Mokhnatkina squared off for the first time following the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
PFL
MMA Fighting has PFL 3 weigh-in video for Friday’s event at Esports Arena in Arlington, Texas.
In the main event, two-time PFL tournament champ …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
MMAMania.com, Drake Riggs
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Professional Fighter’s League (PFL) 2022 regular season is underway. Headling the third event of the year will be …read more
Source:: MMAMania
PFL lightweight Marina Mokhnatkina is not amused by Kayla Harrison and her team dissing her combat sambo background.
Mokhnatkina will face Harrison in the PFL 3 main event this Friday night …read more
Source:: MMANews
The welterweight bracket of Professional Fighters League’s tournament is off to a rollicking start before any fight has begun. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
ARLINGTON, Texas – The weigh-ins are in the books for the PFL’s third event of the season, and there was some drama on the scales.
The event features welterweights and women’s …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Harrison
vs.
Mokhnatkina
Cooper III
vs.
Leal
Pettis
vs.
Price
Cooper
vs.
MacDonald
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
76-38
Harrison
(87%)
Cooper
(86%)
Pettis
(83%)
MacDonald
(90%)
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
75-39
2018 Champion
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
75-39
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
74-40
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
73-41
2014 Champion
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
72-42
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
71-43
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Nolan King
@mma_kings
71-43
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
70-44
2017 Champion
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
66-48
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
56-58
Harrison
Cooper
Pettis
MacDonald
The third of the PFL’s events to open …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kayla Harrison still has time to troll an inter-promotional rival Cris Cyborg ahead of her PFL season debut tomorrow night.
At PFL 3, Kayla Harrison will set off on her quest …read more
Source:: MMANews
ARLINGTON, Texas – PFL welterweight champion Ray Cooper III sees a familiar foe is in his future this season.
Cooper expects to cross paths with 2018 PFL champ Magomed Magomedkerimov, whom …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The women’s lightweights and welterweights open up their 2022 season. Ian Parker evaluates all the matchups and offer his predictions. …read more
Source:: ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas – Julia Budd believes she’s got an edge over the rest of the competition in the PFL.
The former Bellator champion and Invicta FC and Strikeforce competitor is confident …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
PFL lightweight Kayla Harrison has revealed just how close she was to going to Bellator.
The former PFL lightweight tournament champion is set to face Marina Mokhnatkina this weekend at PFL …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
PFL
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The 2022 Professional Fighter’s League (PFL) regular season concludes its stretch of events in Texas on May 6, 2022.
Headlining the event …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Abigail Montes enters her first PFL season with plenty of momentum despite being one of the least experienced fighters on the roster.
The unbeaten 22-year-old fighter is part of the PFL …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kayla Harrison has sent a warning to Julianna Pena in the wake of recent criticism from the UFC bantamweight champion.
While she may have re-signed with PFL, Kayla Harrison is still …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Kayla Harrison is offering to help Julianna Peña with her business.
Two of the most powerful women in MMA today are UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña and reigning PFL champion Kayla …read more
Source:: MMANews
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
On episode 34 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Beneil Dariush joins the show to give an update on his …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
We want your predictions for Friday’s PFL 2022, Week 3 event in Arlington, Texas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The PFL regular reason continues this week with 2022 PFL 3, which features women’s lightweights and welterweights in action for the first time this year.
Here’s how to watch PFL 3, with …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – Bubba Jenkins was en route to a flawless victory over Kyle Bochniak at 2022 PFL 2 until his eye got busted in Round 3.
Jenkins wound up defeating Bochniak …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – Six months removed from knee surgery, Sheymon Moraes’ team didn’t think he would make this year’s PFL season.
Not only did Moraes (14-5) prove his doubters wrong, but …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The ringside doctor attempts to stop the bleeding from a massive cut to Ryoji Kudo’s forehead at PFL 2.
Kudo and Brendan Loughnane went to …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Brendan Loughnane was not happy his fight with Ryoji Kudo at 2022 PFL 2 was stopped.
His fight Thursday at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was waved off when an accidental …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – If Renan Ferreira wanted to put his name atop the list of heavyweight contenders for Bruno Cappelozza’s throne, consider the job done.
Ferreira (9-2) took out Jamelle Jones …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – Bruno Cappelozza won the PFL’s heavyweight crown in 2021, and his quest to repeat this year got off to a rousing start Thursday.
Cappelozza (15-5) made fairly easy …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In March this year, the PFL pulled off what many did not expect. Kayla Harrison, arguably MMA’s biggest female star, was persuaded to remain with the promotion despite lucrative offers …read more
Source:: MMANews
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) continued its 2022 Regular Season on Thursday at Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, TX. The ten-fight event featured the Heavyweight and Featherweight divisions, with impressive …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Check out these photos of 2022 PFL 2 which took place at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, PFL MMA) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Check out these photos from 2021 PFL champion Bruno Cappelozza’s first-round finish of Stuart Austin at 2022 PFL 2 at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photos courtesy of Cooper Neill, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bruno Cappelozza won the whole shebang in 2021 and now he’s one step closer to repeating.
In the 2022 PFL 2 main event, Cappelozza (15-5) ground-and-pounded his way to a first-round …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Heavyweight division sees four knockouts in five fights to open season, while featherweights all go the distance. …read more
Source:: ESPN
PFL’s heavyweights and featherweights took center stage for their season debut tonight at PFL 2, and MMA News will bring you the highlights!
Tonight, PFL 2 took place from the Esports …read more
Source:: MMANews
Season 3 PFL heavyweight champ Bruno Cappelozza pulled off another concussive first-round finish at PFL 2. But he has a “Problema” on his hands.
Cappelozza’s TKO stoppage of Stuart Austin …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bruno Henrique Cappelozza picked up right where he left off in 2021. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Renan Ferreira has entered the PFL record books.
During his season-opening fight Thursday at 2022 PFL 2 in Arlington, Texas, Ferreira (9-2) introduced his shin to Jamelle Jones’ chin in violent …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bruno Cappelozza and Stuart Austin at the PFL weigh-ins. | PFL MMA
The 2022 season of the Professional Fighters League continues!
Week 2 of the regular …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Cooper Neill, PFL
The PFL has a venue for the second half of the 2022 season.
The league announced Thursday via press release that its previously …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
This guy got really, really good real quick | Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images
Heavyweights and featherweights begin the road to the million this week. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
PFL’s heavyweights and featherweights will take center stage for their season debut tonight at PFL 2, and MMA News will bring you the highlights!
Tonight, PFL 2 takes place from the …read more
Source:: MMANews
The 2022 Professional Fighters League Season continues Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Brendan Loughnane and Ryoji Kudo | Cooper Neill, PFL
Brendan Loughnane admits that his first opponent this season is a mystery man.
On the PFL 2 …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
ARLINGTON, Texas – The second event of the 2022 PFL season takes place on Thursday at Esports Stadium, and MMA Junkie is on the scene reporting and providing live and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
MMA Fighting has PFL 2 results for the Cappelozza vs. Austin fight card Thursday night at Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas.
In the heavyweight main event, Season 3 heavyweight tournament …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
The weigh-ins are in the books for the PFL’s second event of the season, and all 20 fighters hit their marks on the scale.
Half of the fighters on the card …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
It’s full speed ahead for Week 2 of the Professional Fighters League regular season, as every heavyweight and featherweight set to compete made weight on Wednesday. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Matheus Scheffel | Photo via Cristiano Marcello
Matheus Scheffel wasn’t planning on moving up to heavyweight yet, but some miscommunication led to “Buffa” being among …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
2021 PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza’s best day of his MMA career was also the worst in his personal life.
Cappelozza’s first season in the PFL wrapped up with an exciting …read more
Source:: MMANews
PFL featherweight Chris Wade’s 2021 PFL Championship loss to Movlid Khaybulaev was harder for him to stomach than most realized.
Wade will face former PFL champion Lance Palmer at PFL 2 …read more
Source:: MMANews
Austin
vs.
Cappelozza
Palmer
vs.
Wade
Kudo
vs.
Loughnane
Ferreira
vs.
Jones
Goltsov
vs.
Goodale
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
59-30
Cappelozza
(94%)
Palmer
(55%)
Loughnane
(90%)
Ferreira
(89%)
Goltsov
(85%)
Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
67-36
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
67-36
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
66-37
2018 Champion
Cappelozza
Wade
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
65-38
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
65-38
2014 Champion
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
64-39
2017 Champion
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Jones
Goltsov
Nolan King
@mma_kings
64-39
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Jones
Goltsov
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
63-40
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Jones
Goltsov
Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
62-41
Cappelozza
Wade
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
59-44
Cappelozza
Wade
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
49-54
Cappelozza
Palmer
Loughnane
Ferreira
Goltsov
The PFL is back for the second week of …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Kyle Bochniak will look to knock off one of the tournament’s frontrunners immediately upon entry into the PFL season.
A short-notice replacement, Bochniak (11-5) steps in to face Bubba Jenkins (16-5) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
PFL featherweight Bubba Jenkins is entering the 2022 PFL season with a different focus.
At 2022 PFL 2, Jenkins (16-5) competes against seven-fight UFC veteran Kyle Bochniak (11-5) in his first …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bruno Cappelozza’s championship win of the 2021 PFL season came with a clash of emotions.
Last November, the Brazilian heavyweight defeated Ante Delija in a wild brawl that turned out to …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
PFL2 features the featherweights and heavyweights. Which fighters will start their season with a win? …read more
Source:: ESPN
PFL heavyweight Stuart Austin has a chance to shake up the entire season in the first week for the division.
At 2022 PFL 2, Austin meets 2021 champion Bruno Cappelozza in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Chris Wade is looking to take out another Division I wrestler.
Wade (20-7) meets two-time featherweight champion Lance Palmer (22-5) on Thursday at 2022 PFL 2, which takes place at Esports …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Renan Ferreira’s first PFL season will forever be remembered for the controversial ending to his debut bout against heavyweight legend Fabricio Werdum. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The biggest takeaway for Brendan Loughnane from PFL’s last season is that it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Loughnane (21-4) was one of the standout performers in 2021, scoring a first-round …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Fabricio Werdum is not done with mixed martial arts after all and is eyeing a PFL super fight this summer.
The former UFC heavyweight champion withdrew from the PFL 2022 season …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Fabricio Werdum is not done just yet.
The former UFC heavyweight champion and highly decorated jiu-jitsu competitor plans to continue fighting in MMA and is hoping to get booked sometime this …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
We want your predictions for Thursday’s PFL 2022, Week 1 event in Arlington, Texas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The PFL regular reason rolls on this week with 2022 PFL 2, which features featherweights and heavyweights in action for the first time this year.
Here’s how to watch PFL 2, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
ARLINGTON, Texas – Raush Manfio is open to rematching Anthony Pettis despite already beating him.
Manfio (16-3) edged Pettis out during his 2021 PFL campaign and went on to notch two more …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator CEO Scott Coker is open to dealing with the PFL to negotiate a super fight between Kayla Harrison and Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino.
Harrison has teased the idea of a matchup …read more
Source:: MMANews
Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg didn’t believe she was ever going to fight Kayla Harrison.
The two women’s champions were in discussions for a fight earlier this year. Following Harrison’s …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ARLINGTON, Texas – Since parting ways with the UFC, Antonio Carlos Junior has been on a roll.
Junior (14-5) picked up three wins to claim the PFL light heavyweight title and …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images
Bellator President Scott Coker would be open to discussing a potential cross-promotional event with the PFL to give fans a …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
ARLINGTON, Texas – Before the 2022 PFL season is over, Clay Collard wants an opportunity to rematch Raush Manfio.
Collard (21-9) lost a controversial decision to Manfio in last year’s semifinals, putting …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie