HEAVYWEIGHT GOLD ON THE LINE AS VADIM NEMKOV DEFENDS HIS PFL WORLD TITLE AGAINST SERGEI BILOSTENNIY AT PFL DUBAI

NEW YORK (September 7, 2026) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the PFL Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov (20-2) will look to defend his title at PFL Dubai on Saturday November 14 against #3-Sergei Bilostenniy (15-4) in Coca-Cola Arena. The event marks the first card in Dubai since the merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), continuing the promise of delivering world class MMA and boxing shows worldwide.  

The highly anticipated return to the emirates is a part of a cooperation agreement between the Dubai Sports Council, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and PFL, further underlining the city’s reputation as a host destination for world-class sporting events, and a hub for MMA. 

Pre-sale tickets for PFL Dubai are on-sale now, with general sale tickets available from 12:00pm GST Tuesday, September 8, via pfl.info/dubai.  

The #2 pound-for-pound fighter in PFL, Nemkov is the protégé of MMA heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko, and he carries that legacy with him every time the cage door closes. A four-time Combat Sambo champion and undefeated for the past decade, the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion moved up to heavyweight in 2024 and claimed PFL gold last December. Athletic, dangerous, stoic, the Russian has half of his wins via KO/TKO and six by submission, with all three heavyweight bouts ending via chokes, he intends to remind the world why he’s regarded as one of the best fighters in PFL. 

Opposite him stands no.3 ranked heavyweight Bilostenniy, 4-1 since joining PFL, whose highlight reel of a spinning head kick KO and a heel hook shows his devastating versatility in the cage. Bilostenniy also fights under the Team Fedor banner, training out of the Moscow gym affiliation, and has previously shared training camps with Nemkov. With finishes over Karl Williams, Tyrell Fortune and former PFL Champion Renan Ferreira, he is looking to show his main event counterpart in Dubai that he is equipped to challenge him everywhere, take the PFL Heavyweight Championship gold, and officially declare himself as the best fighter under the Emelianenko banner at Coca-Cola Arena on November 14.  

“Dubai has become a special city for PFL and the site of some unforgettable moments in our history. This November, we’re raising the stakes again with the PFL Heavyweight World Championship on the line," said MVP CEO John Martin. "Both fighters have roots in Team Fedor and represent the next generation of Russia’s storied heavyweight tradition and now they’ll meet to determine who sits atop one of the most prestigious divisions in combat sports. This is exactly the kind of world-class championship matchup we want to bring to fans in Dubai, and I can’t wait to see it unfold at Coca-Cola Arena on November 14.” 

“Elite MMA will make a return to this region and for sure, this will have a definite impact. First and foremost will be a boost to regional sports tourism wherein the event is bound to draw countless fight fans, athletes, coaches and media from across the globe,” noted His Excellency Khalfan Juma Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. “The Dubai Sports Council has always been associated with this high-profile event in the past as we believe in the tremendous promise it holds, not just for Dubai and the UAE, but for the entire region at large. The PFL’s return to Dubai will serve as a major platform for regional talent specifically from the PFL MENA roster to transition onto the global combat sports stage.” 
 

Updated PFL Dubai Main Card:  
Coca-Cola Arena – Dubai, UAE 
Saturday November 14, 2026 

PFL Heavyweight World Championship Main Event: C-Vadim Nemkov (20-2) vs. #3-Sergei Bilostenniy (15-4) 
 

UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:   

• Friday, October 16 – PFL Chicago 
• Sunday, November 8 - MVPW-07 
• Saturday, November 14 – PFL Dubai 
• Saturday, December 19 – PFL Lyon 

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PFL CHICAGO RETURNS TO THE WINTRUST ARENA ON OCTOBER 16 TO CROWN THE INAUGURAL PFL WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION

NEW YORK (August 19, 2026) - Fresh off its landmark merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the Professional Fighters League (PFL) returns to Chicago on Friday, October 16, as Wintrust Arena hosts the crowning of the inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Champion. 

The event continues the momentum of the newly combined PFL and MVP organization, which is expanding its global footprint while continuing to deliver world-class MMA and boxing events around the world. 

The timeless Liz “Girl-Rilla” Carmouche (26-8) faces off once again with submission specialist Jena Bishop (11-3), this time for the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight World Title. Pre-sale tickets for PFL Chicago are available now, and tickets will go on general sale from Friday, August 21 at 11 am ET via pfl.info/chicago. 
 
One of the pioneers of women's MMA, Carmouche made history by competing in the UFC’s first-ever women's fight against Ronda Rousey in 2013. She is the former Bellator and PFL World Tournament Champion, and has been competing in MMA since 2010 after having spent five years in the Marine Corps. More than a decade later, she remains one of the sport’s elite competitors, having won 13 of her last 14 bouts, 10 of which came via finish. Not content with one of the best hit lists in the game, she eyes more gold and will compete against a woman she has defeated once before in the 2025 tournament finals. 

Bishop is one of the most credentialed grapplers in women’s MMA. The American boasts a BJJ black belt, is a former IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, and represented the USA at the ADCC World Championships, which has translated to seven submission wins in her 11 MMA victories. Having met Carmouche in the PFL World Tournament finals last year, she was caught by a hook in the third round which led to a TKO finish. Since that bout, Bishop has responded emphatically by earning consecutive first round submission victories, one of which was an undefeated Georgian wrecking ball in Borena Tsertsvadze, to secure another shot at championship gold.  

Now, with the inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Championship on the line, the rivals meet again in Chicago to determine who will make history as the division's first champion. 

 "Chicago has become an important market for PFL, and we're excited to return with another championship event for our fans," said PFL CEO John Martin. "The inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Championship is another milestone for our organization and a testament to the incredible talent competing across our roster. Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop have already proven they're among the very best in the world, and there's no better stage than Chicago to crown the first champion in this division.” 

Updated PFL Chicago Main Card:
Wintrust Arena – Chicago, Illinois  
Friday October 16, 2026 
ESPN2 (U.S.)
 
PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (26-8) vs. #4-Jena Bishop (11-3) 

Professional Fighters League Launches First-Ever MMA Global Fan Loyalty Experience, PFL Rewards, Powered by Futureverse

New York, NY — [August 12, 2025] — The Professional Fighters League (PFL), one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sports leagues in the world, today announced the launch of a next-generation global fan loyalty experience, PFL Rewards, powered by tech innovator Futureverse, a leader in AI, blockchain, and immersive fan experiences. PFL Rewards will be available to fans inside the PFL’s newly released app available on iOS and Android worldwide.

Designed to reimagine how fans engage with PFL, the new experience brings the league’s audience across 160+ countries into one centralized digital hub. Fans earn points for everyday interactions like downloading the official PFL app, streaming live fights, submitting predictions, or watching highlights, and can redeem them for exclusive rewards including merch, event tickets, and VIP access. 

Launched as a hybrid digital and IRL fan experience, the platform aims to turn passive viewership into active participation, rewarding fans for showing up, staying engaged, and becoming part of the action.

“PFL is redefining what it means to be a modern sports league,” said Mike Chioditti, SVP, New Business of the Professional Fighters League. “In just a few years we have become the No. 2 MMA company worldwide with our quality of fighters and global distribution. We’ve gained 650 million fans around the globe, many of them of a demographic that’s young and tech savvy. We want to connect all of our fans and give them a place to engage and be rewarded for their fandom. With Futureverse’s technology, this platform gives our audiences a destination every day of the year, not just fight night.”

At the foundation of the new ecosystem is The Root Network, the Layer 1 blockchain underpinning Futureverse’s infrastructure, designed to power interoperable journeys across different platforms. Through the partnership, PFL becomes the first major MMA organization to launch a platform at scale that is fully integrated with web3 technology to deliver best-in-class immersive fan experiences. 

“Sports fandom is no longer limited to a stadium seat or a TV screen,” said Aaron McDonald, Co-Founder and CEO of Futureverse. “Today’s fans want to participate, personalize, and be recognized for their engagement, wherever they are in the world. With PFL, we’re creating a real-world example of how sports organizations can bring fragmented audiences into a unified, gamified experience. It’s a blueprint for how today’s most influential sports leagues will connect with the next generation of fans.”

LiveLike, a global leader in fan engagement and loyalty solutions, partnered with PFL and Futureverse to shape the strategy and lead development of PFL Rewards. As an AI-first platform trusted by major sports brands including LIV Golf, Chelsea Football Club, YES Network, and the New York Mets, LiveLike provides the tools to turn everyday fan behavior into meaningful rewards, creating personalized and gamified experiences that drive deeper engagement.

“PFL is pioneering a new era of fan engagement - one where interactivity, loyalty, and real-world value are seamlessly integrated,” said Miheer Walavalkar, CEO and Co-founder of LiveLike. “We’re proud to bring our technology and expertise to the table to help power a more connected, rewarding, and immersive MMA fan experience from day one.”

Following today’s launch,  the app will continue evolving with future announcements and integrations that include digital collectibles, token-gated commerce, ticketing, custom experiences, and more, offering fans multiple ways to earn, play, and unlock deeper access, whether online or at fan-exclusive invite-only events.

To download the new PFL app, visit pflmma.com/app-info. 

COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR PFL CHAMPIONS SERIES ROAD TO DUBAI: CAPE TOWN AND THE FIRST ROUND OF PFL AFRICA

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (18 July, 2025) - With today’s weigh-ins in the books, the fighters are ready to make history tomorrow night in Cape Town, as the inaugural season of PFL Africa kicks off and PFL Champions Series Road to Dubai: Cape Town takes place.

In the main event of the PFL Champions Series Road to Dubai: Cape Town card, the PFL Middleweight World Championship is up for grabs, as defending champion Johnny “Pressure” Eblen (16-0) of the United States faces challenger Spain’s Costello “The Spaniard” Van Steenis (16-3). Eblen weighed in at 185.0 pounds, while Van Steenis weighed in at 184.6 pounds.

In the co-headlining bout of the night, undefeated “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva (14-0) of the United Kingdom takes on Sumiko “Lady Samurai” Inaba (8-1) of Hawaii in a Showcase Women’s Flyweight bout. Ditcheva weighed in at 125.4 pounds, while Inaba weighed in at 124.6 pounds.

Also on the card, former Bellator Featherweight Champion AJ “Mercenary” McKee (22-2) of the United States weighed in at 146.0 pounds, while Russia’s Akhmed Magomedov (11-1, 1NC) weighed in at 145.4 pounds for their Showcase Featherweight Bout.

Plus, the First Round action of the PFL Africa tournaments begin, as the best Bantamweights and Heavyweights in Africa look to move closer to championship gold.

See the complete weigh-in results below:

PFL Champions Series Road to Dubai: Cape Town Card:
Grand Arena at GrandWest, Cape Town, South Africa
SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French)
ESPN + (U.S.) | DAZN (France, UK & Ireland)
Saturday, 19 July

PFL Middleweight World Championship Main Event: Johnny Eblen (185 lbs.) vs. Costello van Steenis (184.6 lbs.)
Showcase Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Dakota Ditcheva (125.4 lbs.) vs. Sumiko Inaba (124.6 lbs.)
Showcase Featherweight Bout: AJ McKee (146 lbs.) vs. Akhmed Magomedov (145.4 lbs.)
Showcase Lightweight Bout: Artur Zaynukov (155.6 lbs.) vs. Takeshi Izumi (155.2 lbs.)
Showcase Heavyweight Bout: Corey Anderson (239.2 lbs.) vs. Denis Goltsov (240.8 lbs.)

2025 PFL Africa Cape Town First Round Card:
Grand Arena at GrandWest, Cape Town, South Africa
SuperSport (Africa - English) | Canal+ (Africa - French)
PFL App (U.S.) | DAZN (France, UK & Ireland)
Saturday, 19 July

 Bantamweight First Round Bout: Nkosi Ndebele (135.6 lbs.) vs. Mahmoud Atef (134.4 lbs.)
 Heavyweight First Round Bout: Maxwell Djantou Nana (264.2 lbs.) vs. Mickael Groguhe (265.2 lbs.)
 Bantamweight First Round Bout: Shannon van Tonder (136.2 lbs.)* vs. Boule Godogo (135.6 lbs.)
*Van Tonder missed weight and will forfeit 20% of his fight purse to Godogo
 Heavyweight First Round Bout: Jashell Ticha Awa (261 lbs.) vs. Justin Clarke (239.6 lbs.)
 Bantamweight First Round Bout: Asiashu Tshitamba (136 lbs.) vs. Karim Henniene (135.8 lbs.)
 Heavyweight First Round Bout: Abdoulaye Kane (264.2 lbs.) vs. Joffie Houlton (262.0 lbs.)
 Bantamweight First Round Bout: Simbarashe Hokonya (135.8 lbs.) vs. Frans Mlambo (135 lbs.)
 Heavyweight First Round Bout: Abraham Bably (254.6 lbs.) vs. Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze (251.2 lbs.)
Showcase Women’s Strawweight Bout: Juliet Ukah (115.2 lbs.) vs. Ceileigh Niedermayr (115.4 lbs.)

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE ANNOUNCES UNIBET AS OFFICIAL SPORTSBOOK AND BETTING PARTNER OF PFL EUROPE IN THE UK AND FRANCE

NEW YORK (February 15, 2024) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced UNIBET as the official sportsbook and betting partner of PFL Europe in the UK and France in 2024 and 2025. 

The two-year partnership kicks off at the 2024 PFL Europe Paris event on Thursday, March 7 live from Accor Arena. PFL and UNIBET previously partnered at PFL Europe’s Paris event in 2023, which became the biggest MMA event in French TV history.  

“The PFL is proud to partner with UNIBET, the leading sportsbook for mixed martial arts across Europe,” said PFL SVP of International, James Frewin. “PFL Europe and UNIBET share many synergies, and we’re excited to provide fans across the UK and France an opportunity to enjoy a premium gaming experience."

UNIBET is part of the Kindred Group - which incorporates nine of Europe’s most successful online gambling brands - has established a strong presence in combat sports in both France and the UK, while its wider portfolio includes leading football clubs in the United Kingdom and Scandinavia as well as prestigious horse racing events.

Neil Banbury, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Kindred Group, said: “It is always Kindred’s ambition to partner with ambitious, forward-looking sports organisations. The speed of PFL’s growth and its undoubted potential made this an easy choice from our perspective. We can’t wait to support the PFL on its evolution, and we’re counting down the days until our partnership officially begins.”

PFL is the only organization in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in a regular season, playoffs, and championship each year. The combined roster of PFL and Bellator boasts 30% of its fighters independently world-ranked in the top 25 of their respective weight class, the same percentage as UFC. PFL has an expansive global vision for the sport and is building the “Champions League of MMA” with PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and more international leagues in development. PFL leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage, powering fight analytics, real-time betting, AI scoring, and a next-generation viewing experience. PFL is primetime on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AND FRANCIS NGANNOU ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL MMA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

NEW YORK (May 16, 2023) The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced an exclusive global MMA strategic partnership with Francis Ngannou, the greatest MMA fighter in the world today. Ngannou is the former UFC heavyweight champion, the first African heavyweight world champion in history, and the hardest hitting fighter in MMA history. PFL is the #1 fastest growing global sports league and the #2 MMA company worldwide on all metrics. This strategic partnership represents the most valuable MMA deal for a single fighter and the latest groundbreaking milestone to accelerate PFL’s mission to become the co-leader in MMA.

Under the partnership, Ngannou will fight exclusively in MMA for the PFL’s new PPV Super Fight Division, joining combat sports superstars Jake Paul and Kayla Harrison. The Super Fight Division was launched to revamp the antiquated business model of MMA and to forge true economic partnerships with the sport’s top stars to compete in global mega events, offering 50% of the revenue from the PPV fights. Ngannou will make his PFL PPV Super Fight debut in mid-2024 against a major global MMA star fighter to be chosen in the future. DAZN is a partner of PFL’s Super Fight Division and will distribute events on its PPV platform in Europe and other priority international markets.

The PFL Global Advisory Board has been established for the league to closely collaborate with the greatest athletes and minds in the sport of MMA to ensure the PFL stays focused on its fighters-first mission, combined with recruiting and developing future global champions. As part of the strategic partnership with the PFL, Ngannou will serve in a leadership role on the PFL Global Advisory Board, making him the first active fighter to serve on the board and represent fighters’ interests.

Building upon the successful launch of PFL Europe earlier this year, the PFL will continue its international regional MMA league expansion in priority markets around the world, including Africa. The PFL has announced Ngannou will be an equity owner in and Chairman of PFL Africa, the premier MMA league on the continent featuring the greatest fighters from African countries competing to become PFL Africa champions and earning a pathway to the PFL Global season.

Ngannou’s global stature, capabilities on the continent of Africa, and his strategic business relationships, combined with PFL’s vision and proven infrastructure, will ensure PFL Africa’s success. PFL Africa events will be staged in key countries on the continent live in primetime to meet the major demand for premium and consistent MMA content.

"I am very excited for this game changing partnership with the Professional Fighters League to continue my MMA fighting career in the PFL’s PPV Super Fight Division,” said Ngannou. “I believe in the PFL’s “fighter first” culture and global vision including developing the sport in Africa. With that, I am also proud to announce that I will serve as Chairman of PFL Africa which will be the leading MMA organization on the continent providing great African fighters the opportunity to compete on a global platform.”

“The PFL is excited to announce its groundbreaking strategic partnership with Francis Ngannou, the greatest heavyweight MMA fighter in the world. Ngannou will anchor the PFL’s star-studded PPV Super Fight Division, serve on PFL’s Global Athlete Advisory Board, and will be Chairman and an equity owner in PFL Africa,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “Beyond working with Francis to advance the sport of MMA and scale PFL globally, I’m personally looking forward to supporting Francis in his commitment to fight for communities in Africa and around the world, inspired by his vision for the Francis Ngannou Foundation.”

“PFL has an expansive plan to become the first true global league in sports, with international regional leagues spanning all continents,” said PFL Founder and Chairman Donn Davis. “PFL Europe’s launch in 2023 has been a huge success, and we will have six more PFL international leagues operating by 2026 to form the first ever “Champions League of MMA” to spark national pride and determine the actual best in the world via the PFL sport-season format of “win and advance” meritocracy.”

"You have to give a ton of credit to Francis. Most fighters couldn’t go through what he went through this past year. He understands his value and has been extremely patient to get to this point. Now, not only is he the best heavyweight in the world, but he has a deal that is unmatched and will set him up for life. I want to personally thank Donn Davis and Pete Murray for being so collaborative throughout the process and committed to pushing PFL to new heights." said Marquel Martin, President and Co-Founder of athlete and brand management company 3POINT0 Labs Inc.

“We’re proud to work with Francis and the PFL to realize the wide-ranging business and strategic initiatives Francis has set out to achieve for his career and the continent. We’re ever impressed by his fortitude and perseverance to achieve in his life, his sport and his businesses” added Andrew Cutrow, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of 3POINT0 Labs.

PFL is the #1 fastest growing global sports league and the #2 MMA company worldwide on all metrics. PFL is the only company in MMA with the sports-season format, where individual fighters compete in sports-season “win and advance” meritocracy like all other major sports. The PFL fighter roster is global and world-class, with fighters from over 20 countries and 25% independently ranked in the top 25. PFL leads in technology and innovation, with its proprietary PFL SmartCage powering real-time betting and next-gen viewing experience. PFL airs live in the U.S. on ESPN and ESPN+ and in 140 countries via 25 leading broadcast and streaming partners.



About Professional Fighters League

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league. PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide on all key metrics and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. The Company has four global live fight franchises: PFL League Season, PFL Challenger Series, PFL PPV Super Fights, and PFL Europe.
PFL airs live in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and is broadcast and streamed to 140 countries with 25 international leading media partners, including DAZN, Stan Sport, Viacom18, RMC Sport, Globo, Star Times, FPT, CSM, DirectTV, ITV, and MBC. PFL has dozens of major brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, GEICO, Bose, US Marine Corps, and Celsius Energy Drink.
PFL is backed by blue-chip investors including Ares, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and numerous NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS team owners.
MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with over 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams.
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About 3Point0 Labs Inc.

3POINT0 Labs is a trailblazing web3 sports advisory and innovation company built to launch cutting-edge tech products, sports projects, and premier services in partnership with top-tier sports talent and brands around the world. Its goal is to create a platform that brings together the best of sports talent and media brands to transform the way sports business is conducted globally.

Its team is made up of industry experts with forward-thinking mindsets, offering clients and partners opportunities to own their unique services and businesses. The team is committed to innovating the areas of the sports and branding with fresh ideas, business structures and technologies to push the boundaries of athletes’ businesses.

2022 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CEREMONIAL WEIGH-IN IMAGES

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The Professional Fighters League, the fastest-growing and most innovative sports league in the world, wraps up a historic 2022 season with MMA’s Richest Night, the 2022 PFL World Championship, which takes place at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York City tomorrow, November 25. The card features six championship bouts, as well as highly-anticipated debuts from the fastest-rising stars in mixed martial arts. The main event will feature undefeated American Kayla Harrison facing Brazilian knockout artist Larissa Pacheco for the PFL Women’s Lightweight Championship.

Harrison, who weighed in at 154.4-pounds, is gunning for her third-straight reign as PFL Women’s Lightweight Champion. A win on Friday will make her the league’s first and only three-time champion and cement her place as the best fighter in women’s MMA today. 
 

Looking to end Harrison’s unbeaten streak will be Pacheco, who weighed in at 154.2-pounds. Pacheco has won her last five fights by knockout and is looking to claim her first PFL World Championship when she squares off with Harrison again.

In the co-main event, England’s Brendan Loughnane meets Bubba “Bad Man” Jenkins of the United States for the PFL Featherweight Championship.

Loughnane, who weighed in at 144.8-pounds, will compete for the first PFL championship of his career. The Manchester native ran through some of the league’s best 145-pounders to reach the finals and earn a shot at PFL gold and the million-dollar purse.

Jenkins, who weighed in at 145-pounds attempts to add another championship to his already impressive list of accolades. The former NCAA Division I wrestling champion will try to grapple his way to a PFL title and a million-dollar check.

Croatia’s Ante Delija (241.8 lbs.) and Brazil’s Matheus Scheffel (256.4 lbs.) both made weight for their PFL Heavyweight Championship bout.

Canada’s Olivier Aubin-Mercier (154.6 lbs.) and Scotland’s Stevie Ray (154.6 lbs.) both made weight for their PFL Lightweight Championship bout.

Sweden’s Sadibou Sy (169.6 lbs.) and PFL Challenger Series contract winner, Jamaica’s Dilano Taylor (169.4 lbs.) both made weight for their PFL Welterweight Championship bout.

New Zealand’s Robert Wilkinson (204.6 lbs.) and Omari Akhmedov (202.8 lbs.) both made weight for their PFL Light Heavyweight Championship bout.

COMPLETE 2022 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WEIGH-IN RESULTS:

 

ESPN+ PPV Championship Card

 

PFL Women’s Lightweight Championship:

Kayla Harrison (154.4 lbs.) vs. Larissa Pacheco (154.2 lbs)

 

PFL Featherweight Championship:

Brendan Loughnane (144.8 lbs.) vs. Bubba Jenkins (145 lbs)

 

PFL Heavyweight Championship:

Ante Delija (241.8 lbs.) vs. Matheus Scheffel (256.4 lbs.)

 

Women’s Featherweight Showcase: 

Aspen Ladd (145.4 lbs.) vs. Julia Budd (146 lbs.)

 

PFL Lightweight Championship:

Olivier Aubin-Mercier (154.6 lbs.) vs. Stevie Ray (154.6 lbs.)

 

PFL Welterweight Championship:

Sadibou Sy (169.6 lbs.) vs. Dilano Taylor (169.4 lbs.)

 

PFL Light Heavyweight Championship: 

Robert Wilkinson (204.6 lbs.) vs. Omari Akhmedov (202.8 lbs.)

ESPN+ Early Card

 

Featherweight Showcase:

Marlon Moraes (146 lbs.) vs. Sheymon Moraes (145.8 lbs.)

 

Lightweight Showcase:

Natan Schulte (155.4 lbs.)  vs. Jeremy Stephens (155.8 lbs.)

 

Catchweight Showcase:

Magomed Magomedkerimov (175.8 lbs.) vs. Gleison Tibau (174.6 lbs.)

 

Women’s Flyweight Showcase:

Dakota Ditcheva (125.6 lbs.) vs. Katherine Corogenes (124.2 lbs.)

 

Lightweight Amateur Bout:

Biaggio Ali Walsh (154.8 lbs.) vs. Tom Graesser (154.8 lbs.)

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE LAUNCHES 24/7 FAST CHANNEL

NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 3, 2022) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, has announced the launch of a dedicated 24/7 free, ad-supported, streaming TV (FAST) channel in partnership with industry-leading platforms Xumo, Local Now, Sports.TV, and SportsTribal. The cutting-edge distribution channel will showcase video content from the league’s fight event library, PFL Vault episodes, and other archival original programming, as well as live event weigh-ins, press conferences and behind-the-scenes footage.

The channel is now live on Xumo and Local Now and will launch on Sports.TV and the European-based SportsTribal ahead of the PFL World Championship on Friday, November 25. Fans will now have a new way to access content featuring the greatest MMA fighters from across the globe.
 
All November long, the PFL FAST channel will highlight programming from past PFL Championships including the greatest title fights from the PFL library, features on previous PFL Champions, and additional dedicated content to help fans catch up on all things Championship as they prepare for MMA’s richest night.
 
“We are excited to launch the Professional Fighters League's first-ever FAST channel in the U.S. providing our young and passionate MMA fanbase with year-round access to PFL star talent, original content and fight library,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The PFL MMA channel will reach over 125 million viewers across launch partners including Xumo, Local Now, Sports.TV and SportsTribal, with more top tier platforms to come.”
 
“The PFL channel brings premier fighting action to Xumo viewers 24/7,” stated Stefan Van Engen, SVP of programming and partnerships at Xumo. “Programming such as this delivers best-in-class content to a dedicated and growing base of fans.”
 
“As a dedicated sports network with a strong roster of combat sport, PFL is a great fit for our service and well suited to our audience,” said Joe Nilsson, Chief Commercial Officer at SportsTribal.
 
The 2022 PFL World Championship takes place on Friday, November 25 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Finalists will face off for six world titles and six $1 million champion’s purses. Superstar Kayla Harrison will look to earn her third PFL title when she takes on knockout artist Larissa Pacheco in the card’s main event, which will also feature the league’s new star signing “Hurricane” Shane Burgos in a welterweight clash against Marlon Moraes.
 
PFL is the first and only MMA league with a true sports-season format where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship. The four competitors in each division who earn the most points in the Regular Season advance to the win-or-go-home Playoffs, followed by the biggest night in MMA – the PFL World Championship – with each winner going home with the $1 million prize.
 
Professional Fighters League is the No. 2 MMA company globally and features an elite talent roster. PFL has live event coverage in 160 countries on leading distribution platforms and delivers a unique, innovative product to MMA fans around the world.
 
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About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league.  PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship.
 
PFL airs in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries, with partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports, and more. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience. 
 
PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, US Marine Corps, and more. PFL is backed by major investors including Ares Capital, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners.
 
MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams.
 
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About Xumo
A pioneer in the free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and media entertainment space, Xumo offers viewers the opportunity to tune into exclusive movies, tv shows and over 250 channels with free premium programming across 26 genres, including Local News, Weather, Action & Drama TV, Westerns & Country TV, Latino, Crime TV, Game Shows & Daytime TV, Horror & Sci-Fi and more. The free, ad-supported service reaches millions of viewers each month via a multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web, and streaming boxes. Xumo delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular media providers such as ABC News Live, LOL! Network, Dateline, CBS Sports HQ, FREE Kids TV, Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, The Walking Dead Universe, America’s Test Kitchen, and Antiques Roadshow UK, as well the PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, California. Learn more about Xumo at: www.Xumo.tv and follow @XumoTV on Twitter.

About Local Now
The Allen Media Group digital platform Local Now is the leading free streaming service for local news and entertainment in America, delivering localized content to over 225 markets in the U.S. and boasting an endless supply of movies and TV shows from Hollywood's biggest studios. It offers hundreds of live channels that feature an extensive roster of superstar talent and marquee content partners. Local Now’s state-of-the-art streaming platform also delivers original local news, weather and information, customized by market, so viewers can easily stay connected to what matters to them most. Local Now is available on nearly all platforms across OTT on connected TV, Mobile and Web. For more information, please visit: www.localnow.com.
 
About Sports.TV
Sports.TV is the home for the ultimate sports and competition junkie. Stream hundreds of hours of games, analysis, recaps, highlights and more across our free channel lineup! We've got all of your favorite sports covered, including lacrosse, MMA, billiards, table tennis, e-gaming, soccer, baseball, basketball, football and so much more. Get even more sports and entertainment with our library of free on demand movies and TV shows. Come discover your favorite new sport on Sports.TV!
 
About SportsTribal
SportsTribal is a free, ad-supported, sports streaming TV service (FAST), available across multiple devices (OTT). Our service includes a wide range of 24/7 sports focused TV channels and live events from around the world. We are a fast-paced start-up that operates at the intersection of sports, broadcasting, advertising, and technology, and at our core we are passionate sports fans. As a direct-to-consumer platform, SportsTribal is dedicated to making it simple for fans to watch the sports they love, for free, on TV, while discovering something new.

NEW YORK CITY SET TO HOST 2022 PFL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 ON ESPN+ PPV LIVE FROM HULU THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 28, 2022) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the 2022 PFL World Championship will take place on Friday, November 25 at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The biggest night in MMA will feature finalists facing off for six world titles and six $1 million champion’s purses. Tickets for the 2022 PFL World Championship are available now.

ESPN+ PPV will stream the PPV card live at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT and ESPN+ will exclusively stream the undercard at 6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT.  Pre-fight show coverage will start at 5:30pm ET on ESPN+.

The evening’s main event will see MMA superstar Kayla Harrison face off against knockout artist Larissa Pacheco for the PFL Women’s Lightweight World Championship. With a win, Harrison will become the first person to win three PFL titles and further bolster her claim as the best female fighter in the world. It won’t come easy as Pacheco enters the matchup on the best run of her career, with her last five wins coming by way of first round knockout. These two last met in the 2019 PFL Finals, with Harrison earning her first World Championship via unanimous decision after five rounds.

British Featherweight Brendan Loughnane put on the performance of a lifetime in a one-sided drubbing of top-seeded Chris Wade in the semifinals, clinching his first appearance in the PFL World Championship. He’ll face another wrestling standout in American Bubba Jenkins, a former Division 1 NCAA champion, with a life-changing opportunity on the line.

One of the most significant signings in PFL history, Shane Burgos will make his highly anticipated debut in his hometown when he steps into the SmartCage on November 25. A rising star in the featherweight division, Burgos will face Marlon Moraes as he looks to build momentum heading into his first Regular Season in 2023.

“I am excited to announce the 2022 PFL World Championship is set for Friday, November 25 and the stage doesn’t get any bigger than ESPN+ PPV in primetime staged live from New York City at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “This special pay-per-view holiday event is stacked with star talent and championship drama as PFL will deliver fans six world title fights with six belts and $6 million on the line headlined by undefeated superstar Kayla Harrison in the biggest fight of  her career against Larissa Pacheco, who has five consecutive first round knockouts coming into this epic season finale. The PPV card will also feature “Hurricane” Shane Burgos and Marlon Moraes facing each other in their PFL debuts.”

Tickets for the biggest night in MMA are available here with prices ranging from $70 - $195 with VIP tickets available for $600.

PFL World Championship on ESPN+ PPV and ESPN+ (all times ET)

PFL is the first and only MMA league with a true sports-season format where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship. The four competitors in each division who earn the most points in the Regular Season advancing to the win-or-go-home Playoffs, followed by the biggest night in MMA – the PFL World Championship – with each winner going home with the $1 million prize.
 
Professional Fighters League is the No. 2 MMA company globally and features an elite talent roster. PFL has live event coverage in 160 countries on leading distribution platforms and delivers a unique, innovative product to MMA fans around the world.
 
About Professional Fighters League
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league.  PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship.
 
PFL airs in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and is broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries, with partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports, and more. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience. 
 
PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, US Marine Corps, and more. PFL is backed by major investors including Ares Capital, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners.
 
MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams.
 
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About ESPN+
ESPN+ is the industry-leading sports streaming service that offers fans in the U.S. thousands of live sports events, original programming not available on ESPN’s linear TV or digital networks and exclusive editorial content from dozens of ESPN writers and reporters. Launched in April 2018, ESPN+ has grown to more than 22.8 million subscribers. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $9.99 a month (or $99.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App (mobile and connected devices).

BIAGGIO ALI WALSH GRANDSON OF LEGENDARY BOXER MUHAMMAD ALI SIGNS WITH PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE

NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 14, 2022) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced Biaggio Ali Walsh, the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has signed an agreement with the league.  

The 24-year-old Chicago born, Ali Walsh was a standout running back at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, he went on to attend the University of California before transferring to UNLV. Ali Walsh began his MMA journey in 2020 training in Las Vegas at Xtreme Couture. The grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, a three-time world heavyweight champion, and brother of professional boxer Nico, an undefeated middleweight; Ali Walsh will look to add to his family legacy in combat sports. 

“The Professional Fighters League is committed to growing the league and the sport of MMA, it is incumbent upon us to look for the future stars of our sport, we have found one of those stars in Biaggio” said Professional Fighters League CEO, Peter Murray. “We are excited to watch Biaggio’s journey from amateur to professional on the world stage with the PFL.”

“I want to thank Professional Fighters League for their support and confidence in me. I can’t wait to enter the PFL SmartCage,” said Ali Walsh. “I have a legacy to live up to, a legacy that my grandfather began, that my brother and I continue, I chose to continue that legacy here in the Professional Fighters League. My one and only goal is to one day become a PFL World Champion.” 

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Biaggio Ali Walsh to the Professional Fighters League,” said PFL President of Fighter Operations Ray Sefo. “I look forward to working with Biaggio and his team as he continues to grow in MMA. Biaggio has a world of talent that he will develop right here in the PFL.”

PFL is the first and only MMA league with a true sports-season format where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship. The four competitors in each division who earn the most points in the Regular Season advancing to the win-or-go-home Playoffs, followed by the biggest night in MMA – the PFL World Championship – with each winner going home with the $1 million prize.

Professional Fighters League is the No. 2 MMA company globally and features an elite talent roster. PFL has live event coverage in 160 countries on leading distribution platforms and delivers a unique, innovative product to MMA fans around the world.

About Professional Fighters League

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league.  PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. 

PFL is primetime in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries, with partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports, and more. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience.  

PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, US Marine Corps, and more. PFL is backed by major investors including Ares Capital, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners. 

MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams. 

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PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE SIGNS TOP RANKED FEATHERWEIGHT “HURRICANE” SHANE BURGOS TO GLOBAL SEASON ROSTER

NEW YORK (AUGUST 16, 2022) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league in the world, today announced the signing of one of the most sought-after and recruited athletes in MMA, Shane Burgos.

Many see the Bronx, NY native as the future of Featherweight MMA, Burgos who comes to the PFL with a professional record of 15-3, is currently ranked among the best Featherweights in the world. “Hurricane”, who turned professional in 2016, has amassed a loyal following and scored wins over some of the best 145-pound fighters in the world including Cub Swanson, Charles Jourdain and Billy Quarantillo. Burgos enters the PFL SmartCage on a two-fight win streak.

“The PFL is the land of opportunity, and I could not be happier to join the organization,” said Burgos. “I chose the PFL because I share their values and vision for the sport. I am coming to prove I am the best and look forward to fighting in the 2023 PFL season competing within the most talented Featherweight division in the world”

“We are excited to have Shane Burgos join the PFL’s 2023 Season roster as he is a top ranked, exciting and confident fighter in the prime of his career who recognizes the PFL provides top fighters an opportunity to compete on a major stage against the world’s best talent and there is a clear path for fighters to earn their way to becoming champion.” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The Professional Fighters League takes great pride in bringing the best in MMA to the 600 million MMA fans around the world.”

“Hurricane” Shane Burgos will compete in the 2023 PFL Regular Season as part of the PFL’s growing global roster.

The 2022 PFL Playoffs continue this Saturday August 20 at Copperbox Arena in London. Fighters across the Women’s Lightweight and Men’s Featherweight divisions will be aim to book their place at the biggest night in MMA, the 2022 PFL World Championship, where they will earn a chance at a 2022 PFL championship and $1 million prize.

Tickets for the 2022 PFL Playoffs are available here.

PFL is the first and only MMA league with a true sports-season format where elite fighters from around the world compete in a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship. The four competitors in each division who earn the most points in the Regular Season advancing to the win-or-go-home Playoffs, followed by the biggest night in MMA – the PFL World Championship – with each winner going home with the $1 million prize.

Professional Fighters League is the No. 2 MMA company globally and features an elite talent roster. PFL has live event coverage in 160 countries on leading distribution platforms and delivers a unique, innovative product to MMA fans around the world.

About Professional Fighters League

Professional Fighters League (PFL) is the fastest growing and most innovative sports league.  PFL is the #2 MMA company worldwide and the only with the sports-season format where individual fighters compete in Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship. 

PFL is primetime in the U.S on ESPN and ESPN+ and broadcast and streamed worldwide to 160 countries, with partners including Channel 4, DirecTV, RMC Sport, Eurosport, Sky Sports, and more. The PFL roster is world-class, with 25% of PFL fighters independently ranked in the top 25 in the world. The PFL proprietary SmartCage data and analytics platform powers real-time betting and provides next-gen viewing experience.  

PFL has over two-dozen blue-chip brand sponsors such as Anheuser-Busch, IBM, GEICO, DraftKings, Bose, Socios.com, Air Force Reserve, US Marine Corps, and more. PFL is backed by major investors including Ares Capital, Luxor Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Swan Ventures, Knighthead, Legends, and several NBA, MLB, and NHL team owners. 

MMA is the growth sport of this decade, with 600 million fans worldwide, the youngest audience demo of any sport, and true global revenue streams. 

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