Ariel Helwani stands by claim that MMA is ‘in a recession’
"When there aren't a lot of options, you don't have a ton of leverage to negotiate."
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Dana White’s treatment of undefeated contender Muhammad Mokaev calls UFC’s values into question
"I think the PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy. Good luck to him."
PFL announcer Sean O’Connell caught on hot mic cracking joke about fighter’s steroid use
Can I ask him about his steroids? Where he got them?"
PFL sells minority stake to Saudi Arabia wealth fund, plans to launch Middle East/North Africa league
The latest sports involvement with Saudi Arabia comes from that country's SRJ Sports Investments buying into the Professional Fighters League.
Megan Anderson talks shifting from fighting to MMA broadcasting: ‘It’s its own separate beast.’
PFL Challenger Series to return Jan. 27 on Fubo Sports Network
"In just one year, Challenger Series established itself as a proving ground for future world title contenders."
PFL launches FAST channel for weigh-ins, press conferences, highlights and more
“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.”
The PFL’s latest rights deal is with ESPN Africa for Sub-Saharan Africa
"Africa is a priority market for the PFL and we are committed to signing fighters from the continent as well as hosting future events there to help accelerate the growth of the sport."
Julie Stewart-Binks talks co-hosting PFL Challenger Series: “The dynamic with this show is unique.”
"You're juggling all these things happening, and I'm really excited about that type of performance aspect of it."
The PFL has signed a multi-year deal with Australian streaming service Stan Sport
This adds to the many deals the PFL has recently struck around the world.
PFL CEO Peter Murray talks how 2020 studio pivot set up 2021 live event success, and “tripling down” on live events in 2022
"You're talking about over 30 live events coming from the PFL in 2022. So it will be a year-round activation for live events with differentiated products."
PFL signs deal with Twitter, including training content, pre-fight walkouts, highlights and more
The deal will include behind-the-scenes training content, live weigh-ins, a curated event page, and more.
The Professional Fighters League’s fubo Sports Network show PFL Vault is moving to a primetime slot on Fridays
PFL Vault will now air on fubo Sports Network Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.
PFL Studios’ “The Randy Couture Story” docuseries will see its first episode premiere on ESPN, with all episodes then available on ESPN+
The four-episode series will be available in full on ESPN+ following the first episode's premiere on linear ESPN Saturday.
PFL chairman Donn Davis talks postponing their season to 2021, pivoting to fresh studio content, and paying fighters to train
The PFL is taking quite a different approach from many leagues to resuming play, postponing their season until 2021 but launching new studio content in the meantime.