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PFL vs. Bellator Loses Jesus Pinedo-Patricio Freire Featherweight Pairing

The PFL vs. Bellator main card has taken a hit, as Jesus Pinedo has withdrawn from a proposed featherweight clash against Patricio Freire for undisclosed… 

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Jesus Pinedo out of bout against Patricio Freire at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions
Jesus Pinedo out of bout against Patricio Freire at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions

Jesus Pinedo has withdrawn from the PFL vs. Bellator champions card. 

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Patricio Pitbull vs. Jesus Pinedo off PFL vs. Bellator card following Pinedo withdrawal
Patricio Pitbull vs. Jesus Pinedo off PFL vs. Bellator card following Pinedo withdrawal

Patricio Pitbull | Photo via Bellator Patricio Pitbull won’t be competing next week. The PFL announced Saturday that the Bellator legend has been removed from… 

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Donn Davis on Ngannou’s status in the PFL
Donn Davis on Ngannou’s status in the PFL

Francis Ngannou is confirmed to compete in mixed martial arts under the Professional Fighters League’s banner, affirmed by the promotion’s founder and chairman, Donn Davis.… 

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Morning Report: Donn Davis ‘100 percent’ confident ‘Bo Jackson of combat sports’ Francis Ngannou fights several times in PFL

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Francis Ngannou is one of the hottest commodities in combat sports.
This upcoming May, it will have been …read more

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PFL’s Donn Davis offers update on Francis Ngannou’s MMA future: “Bo Jackson of combat sports”

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Bellator champion Patricio Freire not interested in PFL’s season format: ‘This doesn’t make sense for me’

The PFL’s season tournament is not something that sparks Patricio Freire’s interest.
The Bellator featherweight champion has no intention to compete in the season tournament now that PFL acquired Bellator and …read more

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Bellator champion Patricio Freire goes off on PFL season format: “To me, that’s bullsh*t”

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Patricio Pitbull prefers Bellator over PFL, not a fan of ‘bullsh*t’ season scoring system

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Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull will face 2023 PFL featherweight season winner Jesus Pinedo …read more

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PFL’s Cedric Doumbe: ‘I’m the face of MMA in France, and everybody knows that’

Cedric Doumbe’s confidence is riding high ahead of his sixth professional MMA fight.
Despite just having one fight under his belt in PFL, the decorated kickboxer already sees himself as the …read more

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PFL’s Cedric Doumbe ‘100 Percent Sure’ He’s Face of French MMA

While he’s already an accomplished combat sports athlete, Cedric Doumbe is still relatively young when it comes to his mixed martial arts career. …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Feb. 5-11)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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Tofiq Musayev vs. Alfie Davis matchup headed to Bellator’s Champions Series event in Belfast

The lineup for the first standalone Bellator event under its new PFL ownership continues to build with a lightweight matchup for Northern Ireland.
Tofiq Musayev (21-5) is set to take on …read more

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Jason Jackson Looks Ahead to Fighting Replacement Ray Cooper at PFL vs. Bellator

Jason Jackson is the type of guy to make lemonade when handed lemons. …read more

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Cris Cyborg set to train Holly Holm for fight with rival Kayla Harrison at UFC 300: ‘I think she’s a legend’

Bellator MMA featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg has confirmed she is set to train former undisputed bantamweight titleholder, Holly Holm for her upcoming UFC 300 fight with former PFL champion, Kayla …read more

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MMA Roundtable: Which champions are most likely to be dethroned?

The UFC has four title fights booked and PFL and Bellator will have a champion vs. champion face-off. But which matches are most intriguing? …read more

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Cris Cyborg announces boxing return after PFL talks fall through: “I want to be active”

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with February wins

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

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Thiago Santos reveals ‘mistake’ that led to positive drug test and ended PFL season

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UFC veterans Thiago Santos and Yoel Romero are set to collide at the PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view on …read more

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Aaron Pico sees mystery, opportunity in PFL-Bellator future with goal to ‘conquer’ it all

Aaron Pico is solely focused on his fight with Gabriel Braga at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions later this months, but the potentially opportunities beyond that aren’t lost on him.
Like many, …read more

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A.J. McKee excited to showcase boxing vs. Clay Collard, promises ‘nothing but non-stop action’

A.J. McKee wants to test his boxing skills against arguably the best boxer in the PFL.
On Feb. 24, McKee (21-1) returns to the cage to face Clay Collard in the …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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PFL announces Bellator Champions Series, prime time broadcasts for overseas markets

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Bellator MMA is making a comeback in 2024.
On Monday, the PFL announced plans for the Bellator Champions Series, which premieres with …read more

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PFL announces new Bellator Champions Series

PFL on Monday announced its first big splash since purchasing the Bellator promotion — an eight-event Bellator Champions Series kicking off in March with each card headlined by a title …read more

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PFL launches new Bellator Champions Series with Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore title fight set for Belfast

The PFL has made official the Bellator Champions Series, which will consist of eight global events.

The Bellator Champions Series cards each will feature title fights. The offshoot comes on the …read more

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‘Can I Get A Fight?’

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The very public battle between Cris Cyborg and the PFL continues as the Bellator featherweight champ struggles …read more

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Ex-Bellator title challenger Alejandra Lara staying positive despite PFL release: ‘I’m not scared of the future’

Alejandra Lara now is a free agent.
The former Bellator women’s flyweight title challenger was released by the PFL in the wake of its recent acquisition of Bellator. Lara (9-7), who …read more

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A.J. McKee ready to lead charge to set Bellator fighters apart in PFL

Although the Bellator brand has been around longer than the PFL by quite a bit, one of its biggest stars thinks he and his colleagues might be getting looked at …read more

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Harrison ‘Going To Be Exposed’ At UFC 300

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Kayla Harrison is coming to UFC.
The former PFL champion and Olympic gold medalist will make her bantamweight debut against former …read more

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Cris Cyborg takes shot at PFL over slow-moving negotiations: “Starting to understand why Kayla tried to leave”

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Hattan Alsaif joins PFL as first Saudi-born female to sign with major MMA promotion

Hattan Alsaif has made mixed martial arts history.
On Tuesday, the PFL announced the signing of Alsaif, making the 22-year-old muay Thai specialist the first Saudi Arabia-born female to join a …read more

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Larissa Pacheco: Cris Cyborg calling for UFC 300 slot a ‘cry for help’, unsure if Cyborg wants to fight her

Larissa Pacheco | Cooper Neill, PFL

Larissa Pacheco wonders if Cris Cyborg really wants to fight her.
PFL’s biggest event to date is set for Feb. …read more

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Saudi-born Alsaif signs with PFL in historic deal

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has signed Hattan Alsaif, the first Saudi Arabian-born women’s fighter to land a deal with a major MMA promotional outfit. …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 22-28)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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Ryan Bader, Renan Ferreira expect winner of their fight to welcome Francis Ngannou to PFL

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Ryan Bader and Renan Ferreira both have a lot riding on their upcoming fight at the PFL vs. Bellator card on Feb. 24.
Every …read more

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PFL star Cedric Doumbe says UFC ‘f*cked up’ by releasing him before debut, doubts he’d sign again

Cedric Doumbe has all but closed the door on signing with the UFC in the future.
Doumbe (5-0) was expected to make his UFC debut in September 2022 against Darian Weeks …read more

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46-year-old Yoel Romero downplays age ahead of PFL vs. Bellator card: “My performances have been good!”

See You Soon …read more

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Josh Thomson, John McCarthy weigh in on Kayla Harrison’s UFC signing: ‘She went where the easier fights are’

Josh Thomson and John McCarthy don’t think Kayla Harrison is chasing better competition by going to the UFC.
After six years with PFL, Harrison opted to sign with the UFC. Harrison …read more

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Kayla Harrison releases first statement ahead of UFC 300 debut following PFL move: ‘My time is now’

Former PFL champion, Kayla Harrison discuses her decision to sign with the UFC instead of resigning. 

The UFC recently made a surprise announcement, sharing that Harrison would be debuting for the …read more

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PFL announces the end of their women’s featherweight division, will be replaced by flyweight

A big shift …read more

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Larissa Pacheco expects PFL to make good on Cris Cyborg fight after Kayla Harrison’s UFC signing

Larissa Pacheco admits she was “frustrated” that PFL was overlooking her by trying to book Kayla Harrison vs. Cris Cyborg, but in the end things played out in her favor.
Pacheco …read more

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Cedric Doumbe doubts he opens door to UFC ever again: ‘I’m better here’

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Cédric Doumbé is eager to make his second PFL appearance.
The former GLORY welterweight champion lived up to his hype in September when he debuted …read more

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PFL scraps women’s featherweight division, replaces it with women’s flyweight

The women’s division featured in the PFL league season format has changed.
PFL CEO Peter Murray announced Wednesday at a news conference in Davie, Fla. the promotion will officially implement a …read more

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Renan Ferreira, Ryan Bader expect winner of PFL vs. Bellator champs fight to face Francis Ngannou

The stakes going into the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions main event between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader are about as big as it gets.
Not only do Ferreira (12-3) and Bader …read more

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Video: PFL vs. Bellator press conference faceoffs

The first PFL vs. Bellator press conference took place Wednesday, and afterward the fighters in attendance came face to face for the first time.
The first PFL vs. Bellator event since …read more

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UFC 300 fight card and rumor tracker: Kayla Harrison stunner strikes big blow to PFL

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UFC 300 is expected to deliver a loaded lineup for the promotion’s historic April event.
Following one of the most chaotic …read more

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LIVE! PFL Vs Bellator Press Conference Video!

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is holding a special pre-fight press conference for the upcoming PFL vs. Bellator MMA champions vs. champions event, set to go down on Sat., Feb. 24, …read more

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Cyborg Slams ‘Kayla Gump’ For Running To UFC

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Kayla Harrison is headed to the Octagon.
The former PFL champion will debut against former featherweight titleholder …read more

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MMA divisional rankings: UFC champ Du Plessis moves up at middleweight

Brett Okamoto looks across every promotion to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond. …read more

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Breaking – Kayla Harrison makes massive UFC move from the PFL, set to fight Holly Holm in debut at UFC 300

Multiple time PFL (Professional Fighters League) lightweight tournament victor, Kayla Harrison has signed a multi-fight deal to make a spectacular move to the Octagon in April – making a promotional …read more

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Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to debut vs. Holly Holm at UFC 300 in bantamweight bout

Kayla Harrison is now a UFC fighter, according to Dana White.
In a bombshell announcement Tuesday on Instagram, White said the former Olympian and longtime PFL star Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 …read more

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‘Big’ John McCarthy Expects New Role with PFL, Bellator Following Acquisition

In recent years, “Big” John McCarthy was a consistent presence on Bellator MMA broadcasts. …read more

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MMA buzz: What’s going on at women’s bantamweight?

Tap in with the newest fight announcements, highlights, and analysis across UFC, PFL, Bellator and more. …read more

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John McCarthy confirms he won’t work as commentator for PFL, explains new role

John McCarthy is not going anywhere following PFL’s acquisition of Bellator. However, his role will change.
McCarthy, a retired veteran combat sports referee who helped create the Unified Rules of MMA, …read more

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PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view event loses welterweight title fight

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PFL vs Bellator Championship Event Loses A Title Fight

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Just a couple of weeks after announcing the first-ever Professional Fighters League (PFL) vs. Bellator “champions vs. champions” mega event …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 10:44 pm By
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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 15-21)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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Ray Cooper III Replaces Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL vs. Bellator Event

The Professional Fighters League vs. Bellator MMA card has taken an early hit. …read more

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Jason Jackson will now face Ray Cooper III in catchweight fight for PFL vs. Bellator card

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The upcoming PFL vs. Bellator card has already taken a hit.
Current PFL welterweight champion Magomed Magomedkerimov has been forced out of his fight against …read more

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Ray Cooper III replaces Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL vs. Bellator event, faces Jason Jackson

The 2019 PFL welterweight champion will leplace the 2023 PFL welterweight champion on the promotion’s upcoming card that pins its champions and fighters against their Bellator counterparts.
With Magomed Magomedkerimov out …read more

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Cris Cyborg open to fighting Larissa Pacheco, but wants Kayla Harrison matchup first

Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg isn’t scared to fight anyone, but she definitely has a preference for who should be next.
Cyborg wants her debut under the PFL to come …read more

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with January wins

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

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Cedric Doumbe to headline PFL Europe 1 against fellow unbeaten Baissangour Chamsoudinov

What will Cedric Doumbe have in store for his second PFL appearance? Fans will soon find out.
Coming off an electrifying win in his promotional debut, Doumbe is set to return …read more

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Donn Davis trashes UFC’s planned Saudi Arabia debut: ‘That is a poor fight-quality card’

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Donn Davis and PFL are having a very good week.
On Tuesday, …read more

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PFL’s Donn Davis takes shot after UFC postpones ‘poor’ Saudi Arabia event: “I don’t think it’s any coincidence”

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PFL vs Bellator Supercard Officially Set For February 24 in Riyadh Featuring Four Champion vs. Champion Fights

Event: PFL vs Bellator

Date: Sat, 24th Feb, 2024

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN+ (12.30p.m. ET Prelims | 3p.m. ET Main Card)

The PFL vs Bellator supercard is officially set for February 24 in …read more

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PFL x Bellator Supercard Officially Set for February 24 in Riyadh Featuring Four Champion vs. Champion Fights

The PFL x Bellator supercard is officially set for February 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A few short months after the Professional Fighter League’s blockbuster announcement that it had acquired Bellator …read more

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Several bouts announced for PFL vs. Bellator event, including Yoel Romero vs. Thiago Santos

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PFL ’24 slate to begin with Feb. 24 PPV in Riyadh

The PFL will kick off its 2024 calendar with a pay-per-view event on Feb. 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …read more

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PFL vs. Bellator fight card set for Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, four champ vs. champ fights scheduled

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The highly anticipated PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view fight card finally has a date and …read more

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MMA veteran Diego Braga, father of PFL finalist Gabriel Braga, killed in Brazil

Diego Braga and Gabriel Braga | Pedro Archilha, Future MMA

The Brazilian MMA community mourns the death of Diego Braga. The 44-year-old MMA veteran was …read more

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Exclusive – Luke Thomas insists ‘It’s Not Possible’ for PFL to compete with the UFC: ‘It Cannot Be Done’

Luke Thomas doesn’t see any possible way for the PFL to compete with the UFC.

2023 was a fairly big year for the Professional Fighters League. The promotion made headlines when …read more

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REPORT | Ryan Bader, Patricio Pitbull among first fighters added to February’s PFL vs. Bellator event

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PFL adds Khabib Nurmagomedov-trained Murad Ramazanov to roster

A Khabib Nurmagomedov-trained fighter is the latest addition to the PFL roster.
The promotion announced that it has signed undefeated Dagestani standout Murad Ramazanov to an exclusive multifight contract. Terms of …read more

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Peter Murray: Francis Ngannou ‘committed to continuing competing in MMA,’ will make PFL debut in 2024

PFL CEO Peter Murray expects Francis Ngannou to return to MMA in 2024.
Ngannou (0-1) faces two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua (27-3) in a 10-round bout March 8 in …read more

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PFL Insists Free-Spirit Franny A Lock For 2024

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Will he or won’t he?
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was expected to make his PFL debut in 2024, but …read more

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Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says ‘there’s a chance’ he does only boxing in 2024

Francis Ngannou’s future in MMA has become even more uncertain.
Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion now signed with PFL, was expected to debut with his new promotion sometime in 2024, …read more

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Francis Ngannou commits to PFL fight despite Anthony Joshua boxing match: “We’re in business together”

MMA Future …read more

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Unbeaten Dakota Ditcheva hopes PFL follows through with 2024 women’s flyweight season

Dakota Ditcheva hopes PFL delivers on a $1 million women’s flyweight season in 2024.
Ditcheva (9-0), who claimed the PFL Europe women’s flyweight title with a first-round TKO of Valentina Scatizzi …read more

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Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and ‘how this business can be nasty’

Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
Ngannou didn’t come to terms with the UFC and ended up signing with PFL, which gave him equity and …read more

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PFL lists its top 10 submissions of the 2023 season

PFL continues its highlight of the best moments of its 2023 season, and this time it’s moved to submissions. The promotion compiled and ranked the top 10 submissions, which are:
1. …read more

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Francis Ngannou reflects on UFC departure and ‘how this business can be nasty’

Francis Ngannou took a big gamble in 2023 and it paid dividends.
Ngannou didn’t come to terms with the UFC and ended up signing with PFL, which gave him equity and …read more

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ATT Coach Aims for ‘Triple Crown’ With Champs From UFC, Bellator, PFL in 2024

One prominent mixed martial arts coach has lofty ambitions for his team this coming year.
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PFL lists its top 10 submissions of the 2023 season

PFL continues its highlight of the best moments of its 2023 season, and this time it’s moved to submissions. The promotion compiled and ranked the top 10 submissions, which are:
1. …read more

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Derek Brunson praises PFL for ‘biggest payday ever’ in debut fight: ‘A lot more than the UFC’

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Derek Brunson spent 21 fights and nearly 11 years in the UFC, but he didn’t earn his biggest paycheck until …read more

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Claressa Shields says PFL return targeted for Q1 of 2024, reveals MMA title aspirations

As Claressa Shields continues to do her thing as an undefeated boxing champion, MMA is still very much part of her combat sports plan.
Shields, who is 14-0 as a boxer …read more

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Juan Archuleta wants Patchy Mix rematch if successful in Rizin title defense vs. Kai Asakura

Juan Archuleta is hoping Bellator’s promise is kept, even though the promotion has been acquired by PFL.
The current Rizin bantamweight champion is still the only man to ever defeat Patchy …read more

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Paige VanZant ‘definitely’ fighting in BKFC again, interested in PFL for potential MMA return

Paige VanZant may be inactive, but not done with fighting.
The former UFC star turned bareknuckle boxer assures that she will step into the ring once again, and maybe return to …read more

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RIZIN’s Nobuyuki Sakakibara open to PFL co-promotion after Bellator sale: “Doors always open”

Co-Promoting Future …read more

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Between the Links’ 2023 Promotional Festivus: Grading the best and worst from UFC, PFL, more

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With just a couple of days left in the year, it’s almost time to say goodbye to …read more

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Defying the odds: The 10 biggest MMA betting upsets of 2023

Who doesn’t love a good upset?
In 2023, MMA saw its fair share of underdogs who defied the odds in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, and beyond. While everyone has an opinion …read more

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RIZIN’s Sakakibara discusses future of co-promotions after Bellator sale to PFL

Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara | Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage

RIZIN has co-promoted several times with Bellator in the past, making room for Kyoji Horiguchi …read more

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Aaron Pico starting to give up hope for a Jeremy Kennedy rematch in PFL

Aaron Pico would love the gift of a rematch this holiday season, but he’s not getting his hopes up that Santa will come through.
Pico (12-4 MMA, 12-4 BMMA) had a …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

The Business of MMA in 2023: UFC produced over $1 billion in revenue, PFL buys Bellator, fighters turn to OnlyFans

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Ari Emanuel, and Dana White | Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC

The global pandemic crushed a lot of businesses across the …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Posted on December 24, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Claressa Shields reveals interest in PFL “dream fight” with Cris Cyborg: “It’s the scariest fight for me”

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Source:: BJPenn.com

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