Professional Fighters League rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• First-Ever PFL Africa Semifinals Set For Rwanda

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the full lineup for the first-ever PFL Africa Semifinals, set for Saturday, October 18, at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. After announcing the… » The post First-Ever PFL Africa Semifinals Set For Rwanda appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
• Two World Title Fights Headline PFL Lyon

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a landmark event set for Saturday, December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France. PFL Lyon will be headlined by a PFL… » The post Two World Title Fights Headline PFL Lyon appeared first on fightnews.com....2025
• PFL Europe Nantes Main Event Set: Amin Ayoub vs. Donovan Desmae Headlines at The Zenith Nantes Metropole
London – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced that one of Europe’s most exciting... The post PFL Europe Nantes Main Event Set: Amin Ayoub vs. Donovan Desmae Headlines at The Zenith Nantes Metropole appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch Set for October 3 in Dubai
NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced that PFL Champions Series:... The post PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai – The Rematch Set for October 3 in Dubai appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
Click for news about Rematch Set
• PFL Europe Nantes Fight Card Finalized for September 26 at The Zenith Nantes Metropole
London — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed the full lineup for PFL Europe... The post PFL Europe Nantes Fight Card Finalized for September 26 at The Zenith Nantes Metropole appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• Amin Ayoub vs Donovan Desmae Set for PFL Europe Nantes
London – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed an explosive Lightweight co-main event for... The post Amin Ayoub vs Donovan Desmae Set for PFL Europe Nantes appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025

• Greg Hamilton And Kennedy Smith Hired By PFL
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has hired two new announcers. PFL has hired former WWE ring announcer Greg Hamilton as the new SmartCage Announcer. Kennedy Smith has been hired as the new Cageside Reporter. From PFL: NEW YORK – April 1, 2025 - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), proudly welcomes Kennedy Smith as its new Cageside Reporter and Greg Hamilton as SmartCage Announcer. Smit...2025
Click for news about Night Smackdown
• Savannah Marshall loses WBC title status after long-term injury
The World Boxing Council has moved to declare the women’s WBC middleweight title vacant following the Britsh fighter’s long-term injury. Marshall, who took a clutch of titles from Franchon Crews-Dezurn, is ruled out of action until next spring. She was looking to compete in the Professional Fighters League after signing a deal to join old… Savannah Marshall loses WBC title s...2023
Visit the page Savannah Marshall
• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tyson Fury will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in October | https://twitter.com/FrankWarren/status/1678766646264238080 Ngannou left the UFC after winning and defending its heavyweight title, ultimately joining PFL Days after news dropped that Tyson Fury was “expected” to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, the pair are officially set to lock hands “u...2023
See more Tyson Fury

2025
"Moments ago via their social media Twitter, the Professional Fighters League mixed martial arts promotion touted the appearances of NEW TNA International Champion Steve Maclin and his wife – AEW star Deonna Purrazzo."

2024
"The women’s undisputed middleweight boxing champion returned to MMA for the first time in over two years on Saturday, defeating Kelsey DeSantis by split decision in a Professional Fighters League 165-pound […] The post Claressa Shields survives near disaster in MMA return, defeats Kelsey DeSantis by split decision appeared first on The Ring."

2023
"Afterwards, Ngannou got into a lengthy and public dispute with the UFC over fighter pay and exclusivity, ultimately leaving the promotion to join the likes of Professional Fighters League."

2022
"Baseball great Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at mixed martial arts as an investor and board member for the Professional Fighters League."

2021
"Marshawn Lynch joins MMA Professional Fighters League as investor, brand ambassador"

2017
"The Professional Fighters League, together with Daytona International Speedway and NBC Sports Group, announced that Professional Fighters League: Daytona will take place on Friday, June 30 as part of the Coke Zero 400 weekend."

• MLW And Panini America Announce Exclusive Trading Card Partnership
MLW scores a new trading card partnership. MLW has announced an exclusive trading card partnership with Panini. The agreement sees the entertainment collectibles juggernaut become the exclusive trading card, memorabilia, and collectible sticker partner of MLW. The partnership is kicking off with collectibles commemorating moments from MLW Summer of the Beasts. Exclusive cards will be available o...2025
Check it out Major League Wrestling
• Greg Hamilton And Kennedy Smith Hired By PFL
2025

See more Night Smackdown
• Ryan Bader Mutually Parts Ways With PFL
Ryan Bader has departed Bellator/the Professional Fighters League. According to a report from Ariel Helwani on March 26, the split was amicable. Ryan Bader had one fight remaining on his contract, but after discussions with PFL executives, they mutually decided to part ways. Bader is now a free agent who can sign with any promotion he chooses. Ryan Bader holds an MMA record of 31 victories, eigh...2025
Click for news about Ariel Helwani
• Deontay Wilder glitches punch machine with ‘1418’ out of 999
Deontay Wilder smashed a punch machine challenge on the second attempt after accepting an offer on his Professional Fighters League appearance. At an appearance on a PFL show, “The Bronze Bomber” stepped up and smashed his first blow with minimal effort. Wilder scored a milder tally for his ability in the lower 900 range. However,… The post Deontay Wilder glitches punch machine with ‘1...2025
See more articles Deontay Wilder
• TNA’s parent company hires ‘proven winner’ as new president, and his eyes are on AEW’s money

TNA Wrestling Anthem Sports Group, the company that owns TNA Wrestling, has hired Carlos Silva as its new president. He will directly report to Anthem CEO Leonard Asper. Per Fightful Select, here is an excerpt of the internal memo at Anthem regarding Silva, which will describe his background as a “proven winner” for those who are unfamiliar: “NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12, 2024 – Anthem Sports &...2024
Check it out Carlos Silva
• Francis Ngannou considers breaking PFL deal with boxing return
Francis Ngannou is in danger of upsetting an agreed contract with the Professional Fighters League [PFL] with his next move. The former UFC heavyweight champion was expected to head back to MMA after signing a deal with the PFL before moving into boxing. As stipulated, Ngannou would face Tyson Fury before giving the PFL their… Francis Ngannou considers breaking PFL deal with boxing retu...2024
Visit the page Francis Ngannou
• PFL Makes History As First-Ever Major Global MMA Company To Sign A Woman From The Kingdom Of SAUDI ARABIA

The Professional Fighters League has signed Hattan Alsaif to an exclusive, multi-fight contract. Press release: NEW YORK (January 30, 2024) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the historic signing of Hattan Alsaif to an exclusive, multi-fight contract. Alsaif becomes the first woman from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ...2024
• PFL Acquires Bellator MMA, Champions vs. Champions Event Planned For 2024
A major deal has been announced in the combat sports world. On November 20, PFL chairman Donn Davis announced that PFL has acquired Bellator MMA. The terms were not disclosed, but Bellator is set to run as a separate, "reimagined" product in 2024. Paramount, Bellator's former parent company, will remain involved as a minority owner. All athletes signed to Bellator will immediately be able to compe...2023
Visit the page Champions Series
• TKO (WWE And UFC) Issue Registration Statement; Name AEW, IMPACT, Bellator As Competitors
On September 12, WWE and UFC officially merged to become TKO. TKO is now a publicly traded company that allows civilians to invest in the group. As part of an SEC registration statement, TKO listed the risk factors that come with investing. In the risk factors included ability to generate revenue from discretionary and corporate spending on events, relationships with media platforms, content dis...2023
See also Cage Warriors
• Marshall to make MMA debut in PFL

Savannah Marshall has a standing order to defend her undisputed super middleweight titles against Shadasia Green As has become a weirdly consistent tradition for undisputed women’s boxing champions, super middleweight queen Savannah Marshall will kick off her MMA career with Professional Fighters League. “I am thrilled to begin my journey in MMA with The Professional Fighters League,” said Savanna...2023
Continue with Savannah Marshall

• PFL Appoints Andrew Mikhail as Managing Director to Lead Pacific Expansion
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially named Andrew Mikhail as Managing... The post PFL Appoints Andrew Mikhail as Managing Director to Lead Pacific Expansion appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• PFL Appoints Media Veteran John Martin as New CEO to Lead Global Expansion
NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the appointment of John... The post PFL Appoints Media Veteran John Martin as New CEO to Lead Global Expansion appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• MLW And Panini America Announce Exclusive Trading Card Partnership
2025

Visit the page Major League Wrestling
• TNA’s parent company hires ‘proven winner’ as new president, and his eyes are on AEW’s money
2024

See more articles Carlos Silva statistics
• Jake Hager retires from MMA with an undefeated record

Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/The Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Jake Hager announced his retirement from Mixed Martial Arts after dealings with Bellator rubbed him the wrong way. Fear not professional wrestling aficionados, Hager is still rock hard for the world of sports entertainment. Hager mentioned the news during a virtual signing session for K&S WrestleFest. He st...2023
Visit the page Jake Hager scores
• TKO (WWE And UFC) Issue Registration Statement; Name AEW, IMPACT, Bellator As Competitors
2023

Read about Cage Warriors
• WWE And Endeavor Stock Drops Following Saudi Arabia Investment In UFC Competitor
WWE stock has continued to fall as a result of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) acquisition of a minority stake in the PFL (Professional Fighters League). The PFL announced on Wednesday that it had sold a minority stake in its company to SRJ Sports Investments, a company formed by the Saudi PIF. The PFL […] The post WWE And Endeavor Stock Drops Following Saudi Arabia...2023
• Jake Paul Scores Easy Decision Over Nate Diaz

In a fight that he may have gotten more than he bargained for, Jake Paul outlasted former UFC star Nate Diaz in a 10 round boxing match capping off the DAZN / MVP promotion show in Dallas, Texas Saturday night. Paul won for the seventh time in eight boxing matches, but also, clearly looked fatigued in the back half of the fight against an older opponent, who was able to last the distance with him ...2023
Continue with Jake Paul

• MLW And Panini America Announce Exclusive Trading Card Partnership
2025

Read about Major League Wrestling
• TNA International Champion Steve Maclin & AEW Star Deonna Purrazzo Appear Cageside At PFL Event

Moments ago via their social media Twitter, the Professional Fighters League mixed martial arts promotion touted the appearances of NEW TNA International Champion Steve Maclin and his wife – AEW star Deonna Purrazzo. Maclin is fresh off a victory over Eric Young and AJ Francis just last night to be crowned the brand new, inaugural […] The post TNA International Champion Steve Maclin & ...2025
Read about Eric Young
• Greg Hamilton And Kennedy Smith Hired By PFL
2025

Read about Night Smackdown
• Jake Paul Scores Easy Decision Over Nate Diaz
2023

See more Jake Paul
• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023

Visit the page Tyson Fury
• Report: Tony & Shad Khan are interested in buying Bellator MMA
Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images If all goes according to plan (and at this point there are no signs that it won’t), sometime in the not too distant future WWE will join UFC in a new Endeavor-controlled company called TKO Group Holdings. And based on what Ariel Helwani said on The MMA Hour today (June 21), it’s possible the Khan family — as in Tony & ...2023
See more Atlanta Braves
• Boxing Insider Presents Broadway Boxing on DAZN Featuring Brian Ceballo Thur Night
BoxingInsider returns for its fourth promotion in six months with Broadway Boxing, a card full of local and international talent to be streamed globally on DAZN. The April 27 event is promoted by BoxingInsider Promotions and DiBella Entertainment. In the main event, five-time New York Golden Gloves champion Brian Ceballo (13-1, 7 KOs), from Brooklyn, face off against Domini...2023
See more articles Flying Squirrels
• BoxingInsider and Dibella Entertainment Present “Broadway Boxing” on DAZN April 27
BoxingInsider returns for its fourth promotion in six months with Broadway Boxing, a card full of local and international talent to be streamed globally on DAZN. BoxingInsider is thrilled to once again work with Hall of Fame promoter Lou DiBella’s DiBella Entertainment to promote the latest installment of Broadway Boxing. Brooklyn’s Brian Ceballo (13-1, 7 KOs), a five-time New York Golden Gl...2023
Check it out Flying Squirrels

• Claressa Shields survives near disaster in MMA return, defeats Kelsey DeSantis by split decision

Claressa Shields continues to find compelling challenges to be matched against. Unfortunately for boxing fans, that statement is only true in mixed martial arts. The women’s undisputed middleweight boxing champion returned to MMA for the first time in over two years on Saturday, defeating Kelsey DeSantis by split decision in a Professional Fighters League 165-pound […] The post Claressa Shie...2024
Click for news about Claressa Shields
• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023

Read about Tyson Fury
• TKO (WWE And UFC) Issue Registration Statement; Name AEW, IMPACT, Bellator As Competitors
2023

Click for news about Cage Warriors
• BoxingInsider and Dibella Entertainment Present “Broadway Boxing” on DAZN April 27
2023

Continue with Flying Squirrels
• Francis Ngannou Has One More Heavyweight On His Hit List After Fury And Joshua

Francis Ngannou has made perhaps the highest-profile entry into boxing in the history of the sport. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion made the decision to move on from that organisation, signing an MMA deal with the Professional Fighters League and, at the same time, pursuing some mega-money bouts in boxing. He got just that when […] The post Francis Ngannou Has One More Heavyweight On His...2024
Continue with Francis Ngannou
• Added punch: A-Rod joins PFL as investor, exec

2022

Visit the page Alex Rodriguez
• Report: Bellator MMA Expected To Fold In The Near Future After Talks Of Merger With PFL Fall Apart
Bellator MMA will reportedly fold shortly following talks of a merger with PFL breaking down. A Twitter report by Todd Atkins on July 28 claimed that a merger between the Professional Fighters League and Bellator MMA would be part of an announcement coming in August along with a new distribution platform for PFL. However, a new report from Todd Atkins on September 15 claims that talks between Be...2023
Check it out Wintrust Arena
• Report: Tony & Shad Khan are interested in buying Bellator MMA
2023

Click for news about Atlanta Braves

1. White Sox

2. World Series

3. Red Sox

. . .

1613. Professional Fighters League

• First-Ever PFL Africa Semifinals Set For Rwanda
2025
• PFL Europe Nantes Fight Card Finalized for September 26 at The Zenith Nantes Metropole
2025
• PFL MENA Semifinals Set for September 27 in Riyadh | Full Fight Card & Main Event
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially revealed the stacked lineup... The post PFL MENA Semifinals Set for September 27 in Riyadh | Full Fight Card & Main Event appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• PFL Champions Series Dubai 2025: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes 2 Headlines Full 12-Fight Card
NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially revealed the completed 12-fight lineup... The post PFL Champions Series Dubai 2025: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes 2 Headlines Full 12-Fight Card appeared first on FightBook MMA....2025
• Professional Fighters League Reveals Battle Of The Giants: Brace For Impact Promotional Video
NEW YORK – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has released the full promotional film for... The post Professional Fighters League Reveals Battle Of The Giants: Brace For Impact Promotional Video appeared first on FightBook MMA....2024
• Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC, To Face Holly Holm At UFC 300
Kayla Harrison has signed with the UFC, and she will make her debut at UFC 300. Dana White announced that UFC has signed Kayla Harrison, and she will face Holly Holm at UFC 300 on April 13. Harrison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, as she won the gold in 2012 and 2016. Harrison also won gold at the 2011 and 2015 Pan African Games. Harrison has been inducted into the International Sports Hall o...2024
Visit the page Kayla Harrison
• Shields set for Feb. 24 MMA return

Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images Claressa Shields has not fought in MMA since October 2021 Despite beefing with a range of boxers from Alycia Baumgardner to Rolando Romero, Claressa Shields’ next fight will be in a cage. Professional Fighters League has announced its first show since acquiring Bellator MMA last year, which features a number of champion-versus-champion matchups and the retu...2024
Visit the page Claressa Shields
• PFL Acquires Bellator MMA, Champions vs. Champions Event Planned For 2024
2023

Check it out Champions Series
• Francis Ngannou: Everything You Can Learn From Mike Tyson Will Make You Better
Francis Ngannou says having Mike Tyson help him ahead of his showdown with Tyson Fury is a huge asset. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou is gearing up for a crossover boxing fight with WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28. Ahead of the bout, Ngannou is learning from one of the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson. Speaking with CBS Sports' Shak...2023
Check it out Francis Ngannou
• Report: Bellator MMA Expected To Fold In The Near Future After Talks Of Merger With PFL Fall Apart
2023

See more articles Wintrust Arena

• TNA announces new president, comments on Christy Hemme & Josh Mathews exits

In a series of reports from multiple sites this afternoon (Feb. 12) we learned about several backstage changes at TNA Wrestling. The departures of long-time employees Josh Mathews and Christy Hemme, and news that president Anthony Cicione was leaving that role almost a year after he took it over for the fired Scott D’Amore, led to a fair amount of speculation about TNA’s future as an Anthem Sports...2025
Check it out Carlos Silva rumors
• TNA’s parent company hires ‘proven winner’ as new president, and his eyes are on AEW’s money
2024

Read about Carlos Silva buzz
• Matt Riddle’s MMA Challenge Declined by Jake Paul: Behind the Decision

The professional fighting arena is buzzing with the anticipation of Jake Paul’s first MMA contest, and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is gearing up for what could be a monumental event. The stakes are high and the excitement palpable, but it’s what’s happening behind the scenes that’s capturing the attention of combat sports enthusiasts. In […] The post Matt R...2023
Continue with Matt Riddle
• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023

See more Tyson Fury