PFL NEWS

Gabriel Braga replaces 2023 PFL champ Jesus Pinedo in fight vs. Jeremy Kennedy

The fighters competing in the 2024 PFL Championships from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia lined up on Thursday morning to make weight but one notable fighter missed the mark badly.

Val Dewar

Meet PFL’s Hattan Alsaif, the first-ever female fighter from Saudi Arabia

Alsaif will compete in the first fight of the PFL Championships in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Val Dewar

Bellator’s Daiane Silva regains consciousness after two month coma due to weight cut

Silva was comatose after a bad dehydrative weight cut, but is expected to make a full recovery.

Val Dewar

PFL to finally allow elbows in championship bouts

The Professional Fighter's League announced that elbows will be legal in the championship fights this week, and in the foreseeable future.

Val Dewar

PFL announces mid-event Nav concert while ignoring Bellator fighter complaints

MMA promotion PFL has frustrated fans by announcing a concert by Nav midway through Friday's 2024 season championships.

Val Dewar

Who will Jake Paul fight next following Mike Tyson fight?

Beating Mike Tyson has made Jake Paul a wanted man. Here's a breakdown of several options for Paul after a massive event on Netflix.

Daniel Yanofsky

Results from the entire PFL Battle of the Giants fight card

After spending time away from the cage, Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg won in their PFL debuts. The Sporting News provided results from the entire PFL Battle of the Giants fight card.

Daniel Yanofsky

PFL Battle of the Giants results, highlights; Ngannou is back

Francis Ngannou is back in MMA like he never left. The Sporting News provided results and highlights from the PFL Battle of the Giants event.

Daniel Yanofsky

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #1

The best fight of the week: Cris Cyborg vs Larissa Pacheco.

Val Dewar

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #2

Breaking down the second best fight of the week: Michel Pereira vs Alex 'Fluffy' Hernandez

Val Dewar

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #3

Breaking down Paul Hughes vs AJ McKee for the PFL Battle of the Giants event.

Val Dewar

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #4-5

Breaking down Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji and Kyler Phillips vs Rob Font

Val Dewar

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #6

Breaking down the sixth best fight of the week, a middleweight title rematch between Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards

Val Dewar

Countdown of the week's best UFC & PFL fights: #7-8

Breaking down the seventh and eighth best fights of UFC Vegas 99 and PFL Super Fights.

Val Dewar

When is PFL Battle of the Giants: Ngannou vs. Ferreira?

Here's everything you need to know to catch the PFL Battle of the Giants event on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Daniel Yanofsky

What you need to know about PFL Battle of the Giants: Ngannou vs. Ferreira

Here are your options to watch PFL Battle of the Giants, including the TV channel for the prelims and pay-per-view options for the main card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about Francis Ngannou, Cris Cyborg PFL debut

The PFL has announced that Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg will compete for the first time in a year, making their PFL debut in two big fights.

Daniel Yanofsky

Ngannou on PFL debut, his greatest victory and retirement plans

Ahead of his first MMA fight in over two-and-a-half years, Francis Ngannou remains a man motivated to do what he’s always done - break down barriers and overcome the odds.

Tom Naghten

All you need to know about PFL 9: Loughnane vs. Kamaka

Here are your options to watch PFL 9, including the TV channel for the prelims and options for the main card on Friday in Washington, D.C.

Daniel Yanofsky

Francis Ngannou is ready to return to the cage

After more than 1,000 days away from the cage, Francis Ngannou is ready to make an immediate impact in the PFL.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about PFL 8: Kasanganay vs. Silveira

Here are your options to watch PFL 8, including the TV channel for the prelims and options for the main card on Friday in Florida.

Daniel Yanofsky

How much are tickets for PFL 8 2024?

The Sporting News provides all the information you need to purchase tickets for the latest event of the PFL playoffs.

Daniel Yanofsky

Francis Ngannou teases date for PFL debut this fall

Fight fans may not have to wait much longer to see Francis Ngannou return to an MMA cage. Here is all there is to know about Ngannou’s potential PFL debut including a date, location and opponent.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about 2024 PFL 6: Loughnane vs. Gonzales

Here are your options to watch 2024 PFL 6, including the TV channel for the prelims and options for the main card on Friday in South Dakota.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about 2024 PFL 5: Collard vs. Burnell

Here are your options to watch 2024 PFL 5, including the TV channel for the prelims and options for the main card on Friday in Utah.

Daniel Yanofsky

Full tickets info for PFL 5 in Salt Lake City

The regular season continues for the PFL, with former and current champions competing in Utah. Here's how much it will cost to attend the latest PFL event.

Daniel Yanofsky

WATCH: Cris Cyborg scores devastating second-round KO in boxing match

Cris Cyborg returned to the boxing ring on Saturday, June 15, and the Bellator women's featherweight champion scored a devastating second-round knockout.

Josh Sanchez

Dakota Ditcheva hailed as 'next MMA superstar' by Jake Paul after viral KO

British MMA prospect Dakota Ditcheva has been hailed as the "next MMA superstar" by Jake Paul following her viral KO at PFL 4.

Josh Sanchez

PFL 4, 2024 results: Dakota Ditcheva claims top playoff seed with dominant win

PFL 4 is in the books for the 2024 regular season, and a handful of fighters, including Dakota Ditcheva, punched their tickets to the PFL Playoffs with big wins.

Josh Sanchez

All you need to know about 2024 PFL 4: Moldavsky vs. Vassell 3

Here are your options to watch 2024 PFL 4, including the TV channel for the prelims and options for the main card on Thursday in Connecticut.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about PFL 3

Welterweights and featherweights are in action as the PFL's regular season continues. The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about PFL 3.

Daniel Yanofsky

How to watch PFL 2: Kasanganay vs. Polizzi

The Sporting News will provide all you need to know about PFL 2, including how you can watch the MMA event.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about 2024 PFL 2: Kasanganay vs. Polizzi

Reigning champions look to repeat while newcomers look to impress right away at PFL 2. Here's all you need to know about the event, featuring Impa Kasanganay vs. Alex Polizzi.

Daniel Yanofsky

What happens next if Francis Ngannou beats Anthony Joshua?

The Sporting News looks at the options in front of Francis Ngannou if he can take down Anthony Joshua.

Daniel Yanofsky

How to bet on the entire PFL vs. Bellator fight card

Who walks out of Saudi Arabia with bragging rights for their brand? The Sporting News previews the entire PFL vs. Bellator main fight card with odds, predictions and expert picks.

Daniel Yanofsky

PFL Europe Championship Finals 2023 full card results

Catch up on all the results from the PFL Europe Championship Finals 2023 as the inaugural season came to a close with four title fights at Dublin's 3Arena on Friday.

Ben Miller

Full card results for PFL World Championship Finals 2023

The Sporting News provided results from the full PFL World Championship Finals card. Check out who won gold and $1 million.

Daniel Yanofsky

Results, highlights from PFL World Championship Finals 2023

Six champions were crowned in Washington, D.C. The Sporting News provided full results from the PFL World Championship Finals 2023.

Daniel Yanofsky

All you need to know about the PFL World Championship Finals 2023

Who will walk out of Washington, D.C. with $1 million and a world title? Here's all you need to know about the 2023 PFL World Championship Finals.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Andreas Hale

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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

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

Andreas Hale

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Ben Miller

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

'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.

Ben Miller

'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.

Ben Miller

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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

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

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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

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?

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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?

Daniel Yanofsky

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?

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Daniel Yanofsky

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?

Daniel Yanofsky

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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?

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

E. Spencer Kyte

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.

Mark Lelinwalla

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

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?

E. Spencer Kyte

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