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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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Posted on January 24, 2024, 3:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 24, 2024, 2:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 23, 2024, 10:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 23, 2024, 10:14 pm By
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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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Posted on January 23, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view event loses welterweight title fight

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Posted on January 23, 2024, 10:43 am By
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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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Posted on January 22, 2024, 10:13 pm By
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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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Posted on January 22, 2024, 9:13 pm By
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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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Posted on January 19, 2024, 1:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 18, 2024, 5:44 pm By
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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”

Shots Fired …read more

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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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Posted on January 16, 2024, 10:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 16, 2024, 6:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 16, 2024, 6:13 pm By
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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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Posted on January 16, 2024, 1:43 am By
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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

Champions vs. Champions …read more

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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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Posted on January 11, 2024, 7:44 pm By
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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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Posted on January 9, 2024, 8:13 pm By
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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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Posted on January 9, 2024, 2:13 pm By
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Francis Ngannou commits to PFL fight despite Anthony Joshua boxing match: “We’re in business together”

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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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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:44 pm By
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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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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 4, 2024, 8:43 pm By
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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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Posted on January 1, 2024, 5:16 pm By
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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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Posted on December 29, 2023, 1:16 am By
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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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Posted on December 27, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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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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Posted on December 26, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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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

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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

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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”

Dream Fight …read more

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