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• Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced
The full card for PFL San Diego on June 27th, 2026 has been finalized. Professional Fighters League sent out a press release earlier today announcing the full card for their upcoming PFL San Diego event scheduled to take place on June 27th, from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Headlining the event will be […]...2026
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• Undefeated Thad Jean Faces #1 Ranked Shamil Musaev For Vacant PFL Welterweight Championship, July 25, Washington, DC
The Professional Fighters League today announced that undefeated 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament Champion and No. 4-ranked Thad Jean The post Undefeated Thad Jean Faces #1 Ranked Shamil Musaev For Vacant PFL Welterweight Championship, July 25, Washington, DC appeared first on FightNews....2026
• Professional Fighters League & GOVX Announce Official Partnership
Professional Fighters League (PFL) and GOVX, the online shopping platform exclusively for current and former military, first responders, The post Professional Fighters League & GOVX Announce Official Partnership appeared first on FightNews....2026
• PFL Announces Official Partnership With GOVX

Moments ago via a press release, the Professional Fighters League – PFL – has announced a partnership with GOVX, a website providing discounts to first responders (military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, and other government service personnel.) Full press release: NEW YORK – MAY 11, 2026 – Professional Fighters ...2026
• Hattan Alsaif Set For Pro Debut As PFL MENA Heads Back To Jeddah On June 19
The Professional Fighters League today announced its much-awaited return to Jeddah on Friday, June 19, as PFL MENA The post Hattan Alsaif Set For Pro Debut As PFL MENA Heads Back To Jeddah On June 19 appeared first on FightNews....2026
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• PFL Announces Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 For July 18

Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a big time matchup today after teasing a huge bout. Johnny Eblen took to his social media to say that he’s signed a contract and it would be revealed soon. This prompted PFL CEO John Martin to say the announcement was coming later today. Well, it did. Moments ago, […]...2026

• 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
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• 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
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2026
"The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the full fight card for PFL Road to Dubai, set to The post Full Card Announced For PFL Road To Dubai On February 7 At Coca-Cola Arena appeared first on Fight News."

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."

• PFL Announces Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 For July 18
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• PFL Announces Strategic Global Betting Partnership with Sportradar
The Professional Fighters League signs a strategic global partnership with Sportradar for betting data, streaming rights, and real-time wagering tools across 800 sportsbooks worldwide. The post PFL Announces Strategic Global Betting Partnership with Sportradar appeared first on FightBook MMA....2026
• PFL Announces Release of Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou
The Professional Fighters League has officially released former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The global MMA star becomes a free agent again after a short stint with the PFL. The post PFL Announces Release of Former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou appeared first on FightBook MMA....2026
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Shields signs new ‘multi-year’ deal with PFL, planning to continue MMA effort

Claressa Shields still plans to compete in MMA, signing a new contract with PFL | Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images Claressa Shields still plans to compete in MMA, signing a new contract with PFL. Claressa Shields has signed a new “multi-year” contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), and still intends to pursue a further career in MMA after going 1-1 in her first two bouts with...2023
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• 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
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• 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
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• TKO (WWE And UFC) Issue Registration Statement; Name AEW, IMPACT, Bellator As Competitors
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• 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
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• 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
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• Jake Paul Scores Easy Decision Over Nate Diaz
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• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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• TKO (WWE And UFC) Issue Registration Statement; Name AEW, IMPACT, Bellator As Competitors
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• BoxingInsider and Dibella Entertainment Present “Broadway Boxing” on DAZN April 27
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• 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
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• Added punch: A-Rod joins PFL as investor, exec

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• 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
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• Report: Tony & Shad Khan are interested in buying Bellator MMA
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• Final Card For PFL San Diego Announced
2026

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• PFL Announces Van Steenis vs. Eblen 2 For July 18
2026
• PFL MENA 9 In Al Khobar Postponed
The Professional Fighters League today announced that PFL MENA 9, originally scheduled to take place in Al Khobar, The post PFL MENA 9 In Al Khobar Postponed appeared first on FightNews....2026
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• 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
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• 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
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• PFL Acquires Bellator MMA, Champions vs. Champions Event Planned For 2024
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• 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
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• Report: Bellator MMA Expected To Fold In The Near Future After Talks Of Merger With PFL Fall Apart
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• Claressa Shields re-inks MMA deal, aims to be cross-codes champ
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has announced two-time Olympic gold medalist and three division boxing champion Claressa Shields will return to the PFL SmartCage with a multi-year agreement. Shields is regarded as one of the top combat sport athletes in the world. Shields began her MMA training… Claressa Shields re-inks MMA ...2023
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• 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
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• 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
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• Fury vs Ngannou set for Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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