https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivc1HZo2MkQ Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, 33, announced his departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 22, 2020. On December 23, 2020, the Professional Fighters League announced the signing of the professional mixed martial artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States to a multi-year deal. Pettis will be fighting in the 155-pound lightweight division upon his PFL … Continue reading Anthony Pettis joins PFL; Can the Milwaukee native beat Brazil’s Natan Schulte?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Anthony Pettis joining ONE Championship, Bellator MMA or PFL?
Anthony "Showtime" Pettis, 33, is now a free agent. The professional mixed martial artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States took to social media to announce his departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 22, 2020. Pettis thanked not only UFC president Dana White. The Milwaukee native also recognized Lorenzo Fertitta, Frank Fertitta, Reed Harris, … Continue reading Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Anthony Pettis joining ONE Championship, Bellator MMA or PFL?
Loren Mack: Bringing PFL to the Philippines is a must
The Professional Fighters League is looking at bringing its product to the Philippines as part of its global expansion efforts. Based in Washington, D.C., United States, the mixed martial arts organization was founded by Ray Sefo in 2017. The PFL stands out from other MMA organizations thanks to its unique format which features a regular season-style … Continue reading Loren Mack: Bringing PFL to the Philippines is a must
Brazil’s Fabricio Werdum to compete for 2021 PFL Heavyweight Championship
The Professional Fighters League announced the signing of Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum, 42, of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil on November 16, 2020. The Brazilian mixed martial arts veteran holds a professional MMA record of 24 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. Werdum and the PFL came to terms on an exclusive deal. The … Continue reading Brazil’s Fabricio Werdum to compete for 2021 PFL Heavyweight Championship
CAA Sports Licensing to develop PFL partnerships supporting athlete fight kits
Professional Fighters League announced a partnership with CAA Sports Licensing on November 12, 2020. The latter will serve as the exclusive trademark licensing representative for the league across a wide range of product categories globally, including athlete fight kits, fan apparel, video and mobile gaming and training and fitness. PFL x CAA Sports Licensing “The … Continue reading CAA Sports Licensing to develop PFL partnerships supporting athlete fight kits
IBM Technologies to help PFL innovate next-gen proprietary SmartCage
The Professional Fighters League will be leveraging Flagship’s capabilities to deliver International Business Machines Corporation’s suite of advanced cloud and AI products. This will enhance the league’s delivery of next-gen SmartCage data and analytics both live in-broadcast and via the league’s over-the-top platform Fight Central. An IBM Gold Business Partner and recognized provider of IBM solutions, … Continue reading IBM Technologies to help PFL innovate next-gen proprietary SmartCage
PFL partners with Socios.com, becomes 1st sports league to offer blockchain fan token
Professional Fighters League has partnered with with fan voting and rewards app Socios.com, a leading blockchain fintech company in the sports space. This makes the mixed martial arts promotion the first sports league to offer blockchain fan tokens. As digital assets, fan tokens provide fans with engagement opportunities including voting rights and the chance to … Continue reading PFL partners with Socios.com, becomes 1st sports league to offer blockchain fan token
Professional Fighters League, ESPN reveal 2021 PFL season schedule
Professional Fighters League and ESPN have released details about the 2021 regular season of the league. The upcoming PFL season will start in April 2020. "We’re thrilled to announce an early start date for the 2021 PFL Season and we look forward to building on the positive momentum experienced in a historic first season on … Continue reading Professional Fighters League, ESPN reveal 2021 PFL season schedule
Hilo, Hawaii’s Brandon Sayles to join Professional Fighters League’s 2021 season
Brandon "Man of War" Sayles, 39, of Hilo, Hawaii, United States has joined the Professional Fighters League. The Hawaiian mixed martial artist and U.S. Army Combatives instructor will make his PFL debut in 2021. Born in Hilo on April 23, 1981, Sayles won the U.S. Army Combatives championship title in the heavyweight division in 2006, … Continue reading Hilo, Hawaii’s Brandon Sayles to join Professional Fighters League’s 2021 season
Norway’s Marthin Hamlet to join Professional Fighters League’s 2021 season
Marthin Hamlet, 28, of Norway has joined the Professional Fighters League. The Norwegian mixed martial artist will make his PFL debut in 2021. Hamlet stands 6'1" and fights in the light heavyweight division. He is training at Frontline Academy in Oslo, Norway with his fellow Norwegian MMA fighter Jack “The Joker” Hermansson, 32, who competes in the … Continue reading Norway’s Marthin Hamlet to join Professional Fighters League’s 2021 season
