Professional Fighters League (PFL)
PFL moves in on UFC’s Dubai patch
US-based MMA promotion the Professional Fighters League has doubled down on its commitment to the gulf states, striking a hosting deal in the UAE that puts it in direct competition with UFC.
PFL nets Canal Plus sub-Saharan Africa deal, sells stake to Helios
Multiple competitions under the Professional Fighters League’s banner will be shown with French-language commentary across sub-Saharan Africa next year after a deal was struck with pay-television's Canal Plus.
Setanta Sports lands PFL rights in Eurasia, Philippines
Setanta Sports has signed a multi-year media rights deal to air the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Bellator in Eurasia and the Philippines
Industry return for Willoughby as PFL global partnerships head
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has hired Damian Willoughby, the former City Football Group and EA Sports executive who briefly worked at Chelsea, as its head of global partnerships
PFL hires WWE veteran Revelo to lead global distribution push
The Professional Fighters League has hired World Wrestling Entertainment executive Emilio Revelo to a senior role overseeing the global distribution of its Bellator brand as well as developing the growth of the company's Hispanic audience.
PFL lands SuperSport ahead of Africa division launch
Professional Fighters League (PFL) events are to be broadcast across sub-Saharan Africa on SuperSport after the pay-television broadcaster signed off on a rights deal
Globo pins down PFL rights in multi-year renewal
Globo, the Brazilian media giant, is to remain as the exclusive broadcast partner in the country of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), after signing a new multi-year rights deal.
Nova lands PFL rights in Czech Republic, Slovakia
US-based mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has agreed a new rights deal in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with pay-television broadcaster TV Nova
U-Next adds PFL to MMA line-up
Japanese streaming company U-Next has further bolstered its mixed martial arts portfolio by agreeing a multi-year rights deal with US promotion the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
PFL lands expanded Latin American deal with Torneos, DirecTV
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year expanded deal with Torneos for live and on-demand PFL and Bellator Champions Series events in Latin America
PFL acquires rival Bellator in direct challenge to UFC
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired rival promotion Bellator from Paramount Global in a landmark deal in the global mixed martial arts space
PFL eyes profitability by 2025, targets top fighters to fuel PPV
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) expects to be profitable by 2025, off the back of its Saudi investment that will fund the acquisition of top fighters and staging of showpiece events that in turn…
Competitive threat of Saudi-backed PFL hits WWE, Endeavor share prices
News this week of Saudi Arabian state investment in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has caused shares in both World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and Ultimate Fighting Group (UFC) parent Endeavor…
PFL targets UFC parity in five years after $100m Saudi investment
SRJ Sports Investments, the new vehicle created by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has made its first move, a $100m (€92m) investment into US-based mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fig…
DAZN adds more Muay Thai, turns to Bild for PFL exposure
DAZN has further added to its combat sports portfolio by signing a deal with Muay Thai organisation Rajadamnern World Series (RWS)
PFL appoints Laitsas to key international strategy and MENA role
United States-based mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has appointed Adam Laitsas as executive vice president of international strategy and business operations for the…
PFL launches Africa division with ‘groundbreaking’ Ngannou signing
Professional Fighters League (PFL), the US-based mixed martial arts promotion, has announced the launch of a new Africa division to coincide with the high-profile signing of Francis Ngannou, the former…
Bernard joins PFL to oversee international strategy
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has named Gregg Bernard as the executive vice-president of international strategy and business development as the league continues to grow its international presence