PFL

SN Exclusive: Impa Kasanganay ready to leave his mark with the PFL

Competing on two starter programs has helped Impa Kasanganay transition to a world championship-level fighter. He now looks to complete his mission and win gold at the PFL World Championship Finals.

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Ranked: The 25 best MMA fighters under the age of 25

The Sporting News ranks the top 25 fighters under the age of 25 across Mixed Martial Arts, featuring the likes of Erin Blanchfield and Muhammad Mokaev.

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All you need to know about PFL Europe 3: Cedric Doumbe vs. Jordan Zebo

Heres's all you need to know about the latest PFL Europe event, from the competitors on the card to the time, channel, and more.

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What Saudi Arabia $100 million PFL investment means for future of MMA

The MMA scene may be very different in the next few years, with PFL leading the pack. Here's a breakdown of its new partnership with SRJ Sports Investments and what it may mean for the sport.

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Full card results for PFL 9: Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos

The PFL Championship Finals are set as the last card of the PFL Playoffs took place in New York. The Sporting News provided full card results from the event.

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PFL Playoffs 2023 Bracket: Who advanced to the PFL Finals?

The PFL Playoffs have finally arrived and we have all matchups listed. The Sporting News will provide updates on who has advanced to the Finals.

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SN Exclusive: Randy Couture talks 2023 PFL 9 and the PFL format

Randy Couture has had a front row seat to watch the evolution of the PFL, which has become one of the top promotions in combat sports. Couture spoke with The Sporting News about the organization and what it brings to the table.

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When is 2023 PFL 9: Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos

Here's all you need to know about 2023 PFL 9, including when Clay Collard and Shane Burgos will make their way to the cage.

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How to watch 2023 PFL 9: Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos

Here's all you need to know about 2023 PFL 9, including when Clay Collard and Shane Burgos should enter the cage.

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Who has signed with the PFL?

Some of the best fighters in the world have joined the Professional Fighters League. The Sporting News lists the fighters who have entered the SmartCage.

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All you need to know about 2023 PFL 9: Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos

New York will be the final stop of the PFL Playoffs. Who will advance to the finals following months of action? Here's all you need to know about PFL 9.

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Full results from 2023 PFL 8: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene

The PFL Finals are set after a full card in PFL 8.

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When is 2023 PFL 8: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene?

Here's all you need to know about 2023 PFL 8, including when Renan Ferreira and Maurice Greene, along with the rest of the competitors in the PFL Playoffs, will make their way to the cage.

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How to watch 2023 PFL 8: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene

The Sporting News provides a list of ways fight fans can watch PFL 8 and the entire PFL Playoffs.

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What you need to know about 2023 PFL 8: Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene

The PFL Playoffs continue with heavyweights and women's featherweights in action at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater. Here's all you need to know about the event.

Daniel Yanofsky

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PFL signs boxing champion Claressa Shields

Looking to become a champion in boxing and MMA, 'the GWOAT' Claressa Shields is ready to take over the PFL SmartCage.

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2023 PFL 7: Pinedo vs. Braga 2, Kasanganay vs. Silveira set for PFL Finals

The start of the PFL Playoffs kicked off with plenty of action, and and Challenger Series fighters shining bright. The Sporting News provided full results from the event.

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What channel is the PFL playoffs on?

Here's what you need to know if you're planning to tune in to the PFL playoffs.

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How can you watch 2023 PFL 7?

The PFL is looking to make an impact all over the world. Here's how you can watch the PFL Playoffs, depending on where you are located.

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When is 2023 PFL 7: Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo?

Here's all you need to know about the start of the PFL Playoffs, including when Bubba Jenkins and Jesus Pinedo should make their way to the ring.

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SN Exclusive: Bubba Jenkins talks PFL Playoffs, 'Correction Tour'

Now a veteran under the PFL's system, Bubba Jenkins is ready to be crowned a champion and avenge prior setbacks. The Sporting News spoke to Jenkins prior to PFL 7.

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Breaking down the format of the PFL Playoffs

The time for fun and games is over. The PFL Playoffs have begun and fighters will kick it up a notch to advance to the finals. Here's all you need to know about the PFL's playoff format.

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All you need to know about the PFL Playoffs with 2023 PFL 7: Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo

The 2023 PFL Playoffs begin with Bubba Jenkins attempting to make it to the finals. Here's all you need to know about the event, featuring Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo, Josh Silveira vs. Ty Flores, and more.

Daniel Yanofsky

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PFL 2023 regular-season standings

The PFL's 2023 season has had some memorable highlights, from upsets to huge knockouts. With just a few fights left until the playoffs, where do the fighters stand?

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Explaining PFL's season, points system and playoff format

Here is a rundown of the Professional Fighters League's fight format, including how competitors can make it to the PFL Finals and win gold, along with $1 million.

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What is Francis Ngannou's MMA record?

Here's a breakdown of Francis Ngannou's career, from working in sand mines to becoming a top star and negotiator in the world of combat sports.

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'Irish Golovkin' Mitchell on McGregor, his PFL debut and Dubai

Globe-trotting Irish MMA prospect John Mitchell is an Irish champion who lives in Dubai and has fought predominantly in Abu Dhabi and India. The man backed by Conor McGregor talks to The Sporting News ahead of PFL Europe 2 in Berlin.

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'Where can you beat me?' — MMA star Mlambo talks PFL Europe 2

After almost two years out of action, former Conor McGregor training partner Frans Mlambo tells The Sporting News why he "can't wait" for his return at PFL Europe 2 in Berlin on July 8.

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All you need to know about PFL Europe 2 2023

The PFL's Europe division is ready to continue its season to determine who wins $1 million. Here's a breakdown on how you can watch and who will be fighting.

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All you need to know about PFL 6: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Anthony Romero

Who will become one step closer to winning $1 million? Here's all you need to know about the final fight card of the PFL's regular season, with the main event being Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Anthony Romero.

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SN Exclusive: Biaggio Ali Walsh ready to make an impact in the PFL and MMA

Waiting to turn pro until he is ready, Biaggio Ali Walsh is forging his own legacy. Speaking with The Sporting News, the grandson of Muhammad Ali talked about his upcoming fight at PFL 5 and is future in MMA.

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All you need to know about PFL 5 2023

The PFL has two more regular-season events before the playoffs. Who will show they have what it takes to make it to the finals to compete for $1 million? Here's all you need to know about PFL 5, featuring heavyweights and featherweights.

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British MMA fighter Hughes: I can be among "best ever" in PFL

As he prepares to make his Professional Fighters League debut as part of the PFL Europe series in Berlin in July, Liverpool MMA prospect Connor Hughes tells The Sporting News about his pride at becoming the promotion's first star from the city — and his plan to create a legacy.

Ben Miller

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Francis Ngannou PFL contract, Tyson Fury boxing match latest

The key details on Francis Ngannou's move to the Professional Fighters League, and whether the former UFC champion will fight Tyson Fury.

Ben Miller

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All you need to know about PFL 3 2023: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Shane Burgos

Who will advance in the PFL's playoff format when Featherweights and welterweights compete? Here is a full breakdown of PFL 3 in Las Vegas.

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All you need to know about PFL 2 2023: Larissa Pacheco vs. Julia Budd

The second event of the PFL's 2023 will feature the return of Larissa Pacheco, as she looks to follow up on her big win over Kayla Harrison by defeating former champion Julia Budd. Here's all you need to know about PFL 2.

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Breaking down the top storylines heading into the 2023 PFL season

Will Kayla Harrison recover from her first loss? Who will be the next PFL champion? Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories to watch out for during the latest season of the PFL.

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Breaking down how the PFL differs from UFC

Here is all you need to know about the Professional Fighters League, the competition-based organization that is making waves in MMA.

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Who will fight when the PFL returns to action? Breaking down all you need to know about PFL 1 2023

There are several hungry fighters looking for gold and $1 million. Will there be repeats or upsets? Here is all you need to know about the PFL's upcoming season.

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What is PFL Europe?

Here is all you need to know about the PFL's latest venture, PFL Europe, including when fights will air and how you can watch them.

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All you need to know about the start of the PFL's 2023 season

The PFL is ready to start 2023 with a bang thanks to a new division and new fighters. Here is all you need to know so far about the PFL's upcoming season.

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Francis Ngannou on why he left UFC and who he'll fight next

A prized free agent, Francis Ngannou can go anywhere he wants now. Here are a few options for the former UFC champion now that he is no longer with the organization.

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Every PFL champion by year and division

Here is a full list of competitors who have won the PFL Finals since the PFL's 2018 debut.

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Jake Paul signs with the PFL

Jake Paul is ready to take over MMA like he did boxing. Here is all you need to know about Paul's new deal with the PFL.

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What time is the PFL Championship Finals?

Kayla Harrison, Brendan Loughnane, Sadibou Sy, and others are ready to fight for $1 million and a title. Here's everything you need to know about the PFL Finals, including time, channel, and price for the entire card.

Daniel Yanofsky

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All you need to know about the PFL World Championship Finals 2022

Who will walk out of New York with $1 million? Here's everything you need to know heading into the PFL World Championship Finals.

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2022 PFL 9 date, time, odds & location for the PFL Playoffs featuring Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison will look to once again steamroll her way to the PFL Finals. Does her latest opponent have a chance to halt her momentum? The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to all things PFL 9.

Daniel Yanofsky

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2022 PFL 8 date, time, odds & location for the the PFL Playoffs

The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to the time, location and price of the next round of the 2022 PFL Playoffs.

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2022 PFL 7 date, time, odds & location for the start of the PFL Playoffs

The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need regarding one of the final paths towards the PFL finals.

Daniel Yanofsky

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2022 PFL 6 fight date, time, odds & location for Kayla Harrison vs. Kaitlin Young

What will happen when Kayla Harrison faces Kaitlin Young in the last round of the regular season in the PFL playoffs?

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What time is 2022 PFL 4 on today? Schedule, main card start time for Clay Collard vs. Alexander Martinez

The Sporting News will provide all the information you need when it comes to the second half of the 2022 PFL season, including when Clay Collard and Alexander Martinez will make their way to the cage.

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Alex Rodriguez expands ownership interests with $30 million investment into PFL MMA league

The former baseball player has his eyes on MMA as the PFL heads to its fourth season. Can Rodriguez add more to the product?

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2022 PFL 1 fight date, time, odds & location for start of fourth PFL season

The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to the return of the Professional Fighters League. Who is ready to win $1 million?

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Has the Kayla Harrison sweepstakes ended already? PFL return appears likely

If all goes according to plan, Kayla Harrison will look to be a monster on the PFL's roster for one more year.

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With plenty of options, where will Kayla Harrison end up in 2022?

Kayla Harrison is fielding offers from the UFC, Bellator and the PFL. Which promotion will the champion be calling her home?

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Rory MacDonald on jumping to PFL in 2020: 'I want to go out there and cash out this time'

The MMA veteran came up short in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix for a cool million in 2019.

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Kayla Harrison’s $1 million PFL Championship match has Olympian coming full circle

If the two-time Olympic gold medalist can defeat Larissa Pacheco for the second time this season, she’ll take home the PFL women's lightweight title and a cool $1 million.

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PFL fighters reveal what they'd spend $1 million on if they win the playoffs

With the PFL playoffs beginning Friday, six division winners will receive the $1 million payout. What would they spend it on?

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PFL 6 results: Jared Rosholt sneaks into playoffs with close win; Denis Goltsov, Emiliano Sordi punch No. 1 seeds

Jared Rosholt edged his way into the postseason, while Denis Goltsov and Emiliano Sordi sewed up the No. 1 seed in the heavyweight and light heavyweight playoffs, respectively, with wins at PFL 6.

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Kelvin Tiller's owes MMA fighting career to his mom

"The Mama's Boy" Kelvin Tiller looks to sew up the top spot in the PFL playoffs with a victory over Denis Goltsov in the PFL 6 main event. His mom will be in attendance.

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Chris Wade, Lance Palmer dominate at PFL 5

Chris Wade made sure he made the postseason cut, while Lance Palmer and Natan Schulte moved into position to defend their featherweight and lightweight crowns, respectively, after dominating at PFL 5 in Atlantic City.

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Having autism doesn't affect John Howard's fighting

Howard believes his adult autism diagnosis amplified his fighting and mixed martial arts career as a whole.

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PFL 4: Magomedkerimov, Harrison sizzle in wins

Magomed Magomedkerimov blasted Chris Curtis but broke his hand in the process, and Kayla Harrison dominated Morgan Frier at PFL 4 in Atlantic City, N.J.

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PFL: Kayla Harrison on the pressures of being a perfectionist

Undefeated rising star Kayla Harrison talks to Sporting News about her emotional reaction to her last performance, her transition to mixed martial arts and her quest to be great in advance of her return to the cage against Morgan Frier at PFL 4 on Thursday evening.

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Sarah Kaufman 'surprised and not surprised' with matchups for PFL 4

The Canadian veteran discusses her first experience fighting in the 155-pound division and her reaction to the matchups on deck for Thursday's second regular season bouts in the women's lightweight competition.

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PFL: Curtis not worried about last year's champ, playoff seeding

"The Action Man" spoke with Sporting News about his brief retirement, PFL debut and facing Magomed Magomedkerimov this Thursday with a spot in the playoffs likely hanging in the balance.

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SN Q&A: Lilian Garcia on differences announcing for WWE and PFL, Michael Buffer, WrestleMania 35, podcast 'Chasing Glory'

Longtime WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia talks with Sporting News about announcing for the PFL now, the huge compliment Michael Buffer gave her, WrestleMania 35's historic main event, her podcast "Chasing Glory" and more.

Mark Lelinwalla

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PFL 3 results: Emiliano Sordi, Kelvin Tiller show out with impressive wins

Emiliano Sordi and Kelvin Tiller shine at PFL 3 to conclude the first round of the second season.

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With 2019 mapped out, Jordan Johnson eager to prove he’s the best light heavyweight in the PFL

The unbeaten former collegiate wrestler knows the path to winning a million dollars won’t be easy, but he’s ready for whatever comes his way during his first season in the Professional Fighters League.

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PFL 2 results: Defending champ Lance Palmer picks up where he left off with Season 2 win

Lance Palmer looks like he's more than ready to defend his PFL featherweight title after scoring a dominant win over Alex Gilpin at PFL 2.

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Chris Wade determined to defend home turf in PFL Season 2

Chris Wade discusses his takeaways from Season 1, his more aggressive approach in the cage and what it means to fight at home on Long Island in advance of his season debut against Nate Andrews at Nassau Coliseum.

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Lance Palmer says Professional Fighters League most fun he's ever had in MMA

Last season’s featherweight champion discusses his move to New Jersey, his love for the PFL format and his plans heading into his Season 2 debut on Thursday.

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Smorgasbord of MMA goodness

Between the Season Two debut of the PFL on Thursday and Saturday's tandem UFC and Bellator MMA events, the last several days were a veritable smorgasbord of MMA goodness. E. Spencer Kyte reflects on the weekend that was in the latest edition of The Remix.

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PFL 1 results: Kayla Harrison opens Season 2 with tough victory

Kayla Harrison had to overcome adversity in her first bout of Season 2 in the Professional Fighters League at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum.

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Sarah Kaufman searching for six points in PFL debut

The former Strikeforce and Invicta FC champion speaks with Sporting News about moving to the lightweight division and looking to prove she's the best female fighter on the planet prior to her PFL debut and the start of Season Two on Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

E. Spencer Kyte

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Will the Professional Fighters League thrive on ESPN?

Following a successful first season and armed with an ESPN broadcast deal, can the Professional Fighters League take a major step forward in its second season?

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